Elementis PLC
TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
Elementis plc
2. Reason for the notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
Deutsche Bank AG
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3):
Deutsche Bank AG
Abbey Life Assurance Company Limited
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is
crossed or reached if different):
17/12/09
6. Date on which issuer notified:
18/12/09
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
3%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE
GB0002418548
Situation previous to the triggering transaction
Number of shares 14,607,135
Number of Voting Rights 14,607,135
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Number of shares 12,423,186
Number of voting rights Direct 12,423,186
Number of voting rights Indirect
% of voting rights Direct below 3%
% of voting rights Indirect
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/ Conversion Period/ Date
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted.
% of voting rights
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights 12,423,186
% of voting rights below 3%
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable:
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
13. Additional information:
14. Contact name: Natalie Brewer/Darren Wickert
15. Contact telephone number: +00 44 207 545 1994/0789
This notification is made in accordance with Rule 5.8.12 R(1) of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules sourcebook.
Wai Wong
Company Secretary
020 7408 9303