4 Apr 2016 16:30
4 April 2016
Merlin Entertainments plc
("the Company")
Voting Rights and Share Capital Update - DTR 5.6.1
For the purpose of DTR 5.6.1 the Company notifies that as at 1 April 2016:
(i) it has a single class of shares in issue being ordinary shares of 1 pence each ("Ordinary Shares");
(ii) the total number Voting Rights in respect of the Ordinary Shares in issue is 1,013,909,266;
(iii) the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue is 1,013,909,266;
(iv) there are no Ordinary Shares held in Treasury;
(v) each Ordinary Share entitles the holder to a single vote at General Meetings of the Company;
The figure of 1,013,909,266 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Enquiries:
Matthew Jowett
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Merlin Entertainments plc
+ 44 (0)1202 634 955
About Merlin Entertainments plc
Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 12 hotels and 4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands and the commitment and passion of its circa 27,000 employees.