TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached
EPE Special Opportunities PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes)
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights (x )
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached ( )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights ( )
Other (specify):
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
The Equity Partnership Investment Company PLC
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): 30th September 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified: 1st October 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 12 pct holding
8. Notified details:
A. Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares (if possible using the ISIN code)
ISIN:
Situation previous to the triggering transaction |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction |
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Number of Shares 2,065,000 |
Number of Voting Rights
2,065,000 |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
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3,727,211 |
Direct 3,727,211 |
Indirect |
Direct 12.42pct |
Indirect |
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GB0033524850
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 |
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Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
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3,727,211 12.42pct
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: 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:
14: Contact name: Phil Riches
15. Contact telephone number: 020 7553 2338