TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
Byotrol plc
2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( )
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (NO)
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: (YES)
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: (NO)
Other (please specify): (NO)
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
Andrew Michael Furse
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
HSBC Global Custody Nominees (UK) Ltd
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
20 August 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
20 August 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
5%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) |
|
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting Rights (viii) |
Ordinary shares GB00B0999995 |
1,883,600 |
4.22% |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights (ix) |
% of voting rights |
||
|
Direct |
Direct (x) |
Indirect (xi) |
Direct |
Indirect |
Ordinary shares GB00B0999995 |
2,753,600 |
2,753,600 |
N/A |
5.86% |
N/A |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
Type of financial instrument |
Expiration Date (xiii) |
Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) |
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. |
% of voting rights |
WARRANTS |
31 Aug 2008 |
18 Aug 2008 |
870,000 |
1.85% |
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
2,753,600 |
5.86% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
N/A
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
N/A
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
N/A
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
N/A
13. Additional information:
Maunby Investment Management
14. Contact name:
Michael Furse
15. Contact telephone number:
01423 523 553