29 Aug 2006 10:11
The Company has been notified today for the purposes of Section 198 of theCompanies Act 1985 that Devon County Council has a material interest in 11.109%of the issued share capital of Oxford Instruments plc, this interest arises asa result of their relationship with Hermes Focus Asset Management Limited (UKSmall Companies Focus Fund).The shares to which this notification relates are registered as follows:Registered Holder Number of Shares Percentage of Holding Chase Nominees Limited 5,414,726 11.109% ENDOXFORD INSTRUMENTS PLC