Rule 2.10 Announcement

RNS Number : 6110J

Investec PLC

01 April 2010

 



Investec Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1925/002833/06 JSE share code: INL ISIN: ZAE000081949

Investec plc Incorporated in England and Wales Registration number 3633621 JSE share code: INP ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50

Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "City Code")

As part of the dual listed company ("DLC") structure, disclosures made pursuant to requirements applicable to the London Stock Exchange or the JSE Limited are released on both exchanges.

We therefore advise of the following in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code:  

Investec plc confirms that as at the close of business on 31 March 2010 it had 471,113,064 ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each in issue excluding shares held in treasury.

The ISIN reference for these securities is GB00B17BBQ50.

Investec Limited confirms that as at the close of business on 31 March 2010 it had 251,836,518 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each in issue excluding shares held in treasury.

The ISIN reference for these securities is ZAE000081949.

Terms not defined in this announcement will bear the same meanings as set out in the Rule 2.5 announcement published on 30 March 2010.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. David Miller

Investec plc

Company Secretary

+ 44 (0)207 597 4000

Date: 01 April 2010

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or will, as a result of any transaction, become, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1 per cent. or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Investec or of Rensburg Sheppards (as applicable), all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of Investec or Rensburg Sheppards (as applicable) (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the Effective Date or on the date the Scheme is otherwise withdrawn. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Investec or of Rensburg Sheppards, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Investec or of Rensburg Sheppards by Investec or Rensburg Sheppards, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Panel's website at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, please contact an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.ukor contact the Panel on telephone number [phone] or fax [phone].

 

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