The Evolution Group Plc
TR-1: Notification of Major Interests in Shares
4 December 2009
The Evolution Group Plc (the "Company") announces that it received notification
on 3 December 2009 from Blackrock Inc ("Blackrock") that on 1 December 2009, Blackrock were interested in 27,260,599 ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ("Shares") representing an indirect interest in 11.75% of the issued Ordinary Share Capital of the Company. This notification is in respect of an increase in voting rights breaching the 11% threshold from 21,647,701 shares (9.54%) announced on 20 October 2009.
On 1 December 2009, the Barclays Global Investors ("BGI") business was acquired by Blackrock. The combined holdings of Blackrock following this acquisition triggered this disclosure requirement.
Legal entity subject to Notification Obligation: Blackrock; 33 King William Street, London EC4R 9AS; Tel 0207 743 5741; Contact: Stuart Watchorn.
For more information please contact:
The Evolution Group Plc
Tony Lee, Company Secretary Tel: 0207 071 4300