14 Aug 2013 14:40
GUINNESS PEAT GROUP PLC
("GPG" or the "Company")
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
GPG announces it has been notified by Westpac Banking Corporation (and associated companies) ("Westpac") that on 12 August 2013 Westpac's holding in GPG decreased to 55,590,595 shares being 3.95% of the Company's total voting rights.
Chris Healy
Company Secretary
Guinness Peat Group plc
Tel: +44 20 7484 3370
14 August 2013
Enquiry details are:
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