BLVN.L Regulatory News (BLVN)

5 Nov 2008 14:34

5 November 2008

Bowleven plc ("Bowleven" or the "Company")

Directors' Interests

The Company announces that on 5 November 2008 the following share purchases were made by Directors of Bowleven plc:-

Ronnie Hanna, Chairman of the Company, acquired 52,460 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Ronnie Hanna's total shareholding in the Company is 150,125 shares, representing 0.17% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Kevin Hart, Chief Executive of the Company, acquired 70,000 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Kevin Hart's total shareholding in the Company is 400,000 shares, representing 0.46% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Caroline Cook, Non-Executive Director of the Company, acquired 20,000 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Caroline Cook's total shareholding in the Company is 50,000 shares, representing 0.06% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Peter Wilson, Commercial Director/Company Secretary, acquired 38,300 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 124p per share. Following this transaction, Peter Wilson's total shareholding in the Company is 75,000 shares, representing 0.09% of the issued share capital of the Company.

ENQUIRIES

For further information please contact: 

Bowleven plc

Kevin Hart, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 131 524 5656

Kerry Crawford, Deputy Finance Director/ Tel: +44 131 524 5673 

Head of Investor Relations  

Brunswick Group LLP 

Patrick Handley Tel: +44 207 404 5959 

Deborah Spencer 

RBS Hoare Govett Limited  

Andrew Foster  Tel: +44 207 678 8000