ADVFN Regulatory News (AFN)

26 Jun 2009 09:57



RECOMMENDED OFFER BY ADVFN PLC FOR THE ENTIRE ISSUED AND TO BE ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF ALL IPO PLC

Pursuant to Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, ADVFN PLC would like to confirm that, as at the close of business on 24 June 2009, the issued share capital consisted of 615,568,901 ordinary shares of 1p each. The ISIN reference number for these securities is GB0002789591. 

Dealing disclosure requirements 

 Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the 'Code'), if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of All IPO, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of the Company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must 

be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of All IPO they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. 

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of All IPO by the Company, or by any of its 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. 

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk 

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. 

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover Panel. 

26 June 2009

Contact:

Clem Chambers (Chairman) 020 7070 0909