5 November 2008
Bowleven plc ('Bowleven' or the 'Company')
Directors' Interests
The Company announces that on 5 November 2008 the following share purchases were made by Directors of Bowleven plc:-
Ronnie Hanna, Chairman of the Company, acquired 52,460 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Ronnie Hanna's total shareholding in the Company is 150,125 shares, representing 0.17% of the issued share capital of the Company.
Kevin Hart, Chief Executive of the Company, acquired 70,000 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Kevin Hart's total shareholding in the Company is 400,000 shares, representing 0.46% of the issued share capital of the Company.
Caroline Cook, Non-Executive Director of the Company, acquired 20,000 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Caroline Cook's total shareholding in the Company is 50,000 shares, representing 0.06% of the issued share capital of the Company.
Peter Wilson, Commercial Director/Company Secretary, acquired 38,300 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Peter Wilson's total shareholding in the Company is 75,000 shares, representing 0.09% of the issued share capital of the Company.
ENQUIRIES
For further information please contact:
Bowleven plc
Kevin Hart, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 131 524 5656
Kerry Crawford, Deputy Finance Director/ Tel: +44 131 524 5673
Head of Investor Relations
Brunswick Group LLP
Patrick Handley Tel: +44 207 404 5959
Deborah Spencer
RBS Hoare Govett Limited
Andrew Foster Tel: +44 207 678 8000