TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
KIER GROUP PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate bracket/s):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (X)
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
NORGES BANK
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
N/A
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
13-MAR-2009
6. Date on which issuer notified:
19-MAR-2009
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
TO 3%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) |
|
|
Number of shares |
Number of voting Rights (viii) |
GB0004915632 |
1,053,283 |
1,053,283 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE |
Number of shares |
Number of voting rights (ix) |
% of voting rights |
||
|
Direct |
Direct (x) |
Indirect (xi) |
Direct |
Indirect |
GB0004915632 |
1,138,161 |
1,138,161 |
|
3.07% |
|
Total
Number of voting rights |
% of voting rights |
1,138,161 |
3.07% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
N/A
13. Additional information:
Total issued capital (and therefore total number of voting rights) at 19 March 2009 is 37,021,070 ordinary shares.
14. Contact name:
DEBORAH HAMILTON
KIER GROUP PLC
TEMPSFORD HALL
SANDY, BEDS SG19 2BD
15. Contact telephone number:
01767 640-111