Holding Statements & Trading on Normal Settlement

RNS Number : 2649P

CYBG PLC

17 February 2016

 

17 February 2016

To:  Australian Securities Exchange

Dispatch of Holding Statements and Commencement of Trading on Normal Settlement Basis

CYBG PLC (ASX: CYB) (CYBG) advises that holding statements in relation to its CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs), each CDI representing one fully paid ordinary share in CYBG, were dispatched on Tuesday, 16 February 2016.

CYBG expects that normal settlement trading in CDIs will commence at 10.00am (AEDT) on Wednesday, 17 February 2016.

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DISCLAIMERS

The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information contained in this announcement or its accuracy, fairness or completeness. Where the context requires, any reference to "Shares" in this disclaimer shall be construed to include a reference to Shares represented by CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs") for the purpose of quotation on the ASX.

Neither this announcement, the publication in which it is contained nor any copy of it may be made or transmitted into the United States of America (including its territories or possessions, any state of the United States of America and the District of Columbia) (the "United States"). The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and, subject to certain exceptions, may not be offered or sold within the United States. There will be no public offering of securities in the United States. This announcement is not for publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into, Canada, Japan or any other jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction. The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This announcement does not contain or constitute an offer of, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, the securities referred to herein to any person in any jurisdiction, including the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan or in any jurisdiction to whom or in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.

This announcement is only addressed to and directed at persons who: (A) if in member states of the European Economic Area, are persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive (which means EU Directive 2003/71/EC and any amendments thereto, including the amending directive, Directive 2010/73/EU to the extent implemented in the relevant member state and any relevant implementing measure in each relevant member state) ("Qualified Investors"); and (B) if in the United Kingdom, are investment professionals (i) having professional experience in matters relating to investments falling under Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"); and (ii) who are high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; or (C) are other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons referred to in (B) and (C) together being "Relevant Persons"). This announcement must not be acted or relied on (i) in any member state of the European Economic Area, other than the United Kingdom, by persons who are not Qualified Investors and (ii) in the United Kingdom, by persons who are not Relevant Persons. Any investment activity to which this announcement relates may be engaged in only with (i) in any member state of the European Economic Area, other than the United Kingdom, Qualified Investors and (ii) in the United Kingdom Relevant Persons. Nothing in this announcement constitutes investment advice and any recommendations that may be contained therein have not been based upon a consideration of the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any specific recipient.

No reliance may or should be placed by any person for any purposes whatsoever on the information contained in this announcement or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness. The information in this announcement is subject to change.

Acquiring investments to which this announcement relates may expose an investor to a significant risk of losing all or part of the amount invested. Persons considering making such an investment should consult an authorised person specialising in advising on such investments. This announcement does not constitute a recommendation in connection with the Shares (including in the form of CDIs). The value of securities can decrease as well as increase. Potential investors should consult a professional adviser in connection with the information contained in this announcement. Past performance cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance.

 

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