AGA.L Regulatory News (AGA)

3 Nov 2006 08:28

AGA Foodservice Group PLC03 November 2006 3 November 2006 Aga Foodservice Group plc ("Aga") - Rule 2.10 Disclosure In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Agaconfirms that it has 129,038,193 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for the Company'sordinary shares is GB0003742888. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes,"interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevantsecurities" of Attlee or of Eisenhower, all "dealings" in any "relevantsecurities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or aderivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publiclydisclosed by no later than 3.30pm (London time) on the London business dayfollowing the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continueuntil the date on which the "offer period" ends. If two or more persons acttogether pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal,to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Attlee or of Eisenhower,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 "relevantsecurities" of Attlee or of Eisenhower by Attlee or Eisenhower, or by any oftheir respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevanttransaction. A disclosure table giving details of the companies in whose"relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of suchsecurities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website atwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when aperson has long economic exposure, whether absolute or conditional, to changesin 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 ofany option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms inquotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel'swebsite. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required todisclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange