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 |
As part of the dual listed company ('DLC') structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the 'UKLA') and/or the JSE Listing Requirements.
Accordingly, we advise of the following in conformity with the UKLA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1:
INVESTEC PLC - VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL
As at 28 January 2010, Investec plc's issued capital consists of 469,139,950 ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each ("the Ordinary Shares"). Of these, no Ordinary Shares are held exclusive of voting rights in treasury at the date of this announcement and therefore the total number of voting rights in the company is 469,139,950.
The figure of 469,139,950 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Investec plc under the UKLA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. David Miller
Investec plc
Company Secretary
+ 44 (0)207 597 4541
Date: 29 January 2010
Notes:
1. Investec plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue to facilitate joint voting by shareholders of Investec plc and Investec Limited on joint electorate actions.
2. As at 28 January 2010, Investec Limited's issued capital consists of 269,766,932 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each with voting rights. Investec Limited holds 18,571,862 ordinary shares in Treasury.
3. The issued voting capital of Investec Limited is 251,195,070 ordinary shares which may be exercised at General Meetings of Investec plc on the basis of one vote per share.