morgan stanley bear stearns22 Oct 2008 22:51
Very Positive..Looking at web site these have recently increased their stake significantly to over 20%....That tells me something positive for the future of this share.........
Regulatory Announcement
REG-Vernalis PLC Holding(s) in Company
Released: 21/10/2008
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RNS Number : 3368G
Vernalis PLC
21 October 2008
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):
Vernalis PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please place an X inside the appropriate
bracket/s):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X )
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the
acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: ( )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( )
Other (please specify) : ( )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
BVF Partners LP
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
Morgan Stanley & Co - 40,761,000
Bear Stearns Securities Corp - 33,102,920
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or
reached if different) (v):
Not