Aptitude Regulatory News (APTD)

16 Apr 2008 09:13

SciSys PLC16 April 2008 SciSys plc ("Scisys" or the "Company") Offer Update SciSys notes the recent announcement from Microgen plc ("Microgen") and confirmsit did receive an indicative conditional proposal from Microgen. This proposalwas considered by the Board of SciSys in conjunction with its independentadviser and it was concluded that this proposal did not represent shareholders'best interests. SciSys welcomes Microgen to the share register and looksforward to further positive collaboration on joint projects. Enquiries: Scisys 01249 466 466 Mike Love, Executive Chairman Peter Murden, Company Secretary Landsbanki Securities 020 7426 9000 Simon Bridges Simon Robinson Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if anyperson is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more ofany class of "relevant securities" of the offeree company, all "dealings" in any"relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option inrespect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") mustbe publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the Londonbusiness day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirementwill continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared,unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on whichthe "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuantto an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of the offeree company, they will be deemedto 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 the offeree company by the offeror or the offeree company, or byany of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevanttransaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevantsecurities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities inissue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website atwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economicexposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price ofsecurities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" byvirtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option inrespect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on thePanel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are requiredto disclose 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