Dairy Crest Regulatory News (DCG)

15 Nov 2007 12:53

Dairy Crest Group PLC15 November 2007 TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to whichvoting rights are attached: DAIRY CREST GROUP PLC 2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( ) An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: (YES) An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: ( ) An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( ) Other (please specify) : ( ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): J.P. MORGAN INTERNATIONAL BANK LIMITEDJ.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.JF ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITEDJPMORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT (JAPAN) LIMITEDJPMORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different): 12 NOVEMBER 2007 6. Date on which issuer notified: 14 NOVEMBER 2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 5% 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of shares Situation previous to if possible using the the Triggering ISIN CODE transaction Number of shares Number of voting Rights GB000250281 8,679,044 8,679,044 Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Class/type of shares Number of shares Number of voting rights % of voting rights if possible using the ISIN CODE Direct Indirect Direct Indirect GB000250281 6,492,417 6,492,417 4.90% B: Financial Instruments Resulting situation after the triggering transaction Type of Expiration Date Exercise/Conversion Number of voting % of voting financial Period/ Date rights that may be rights instrument acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. Total (A+B)Number of voting rights % of voting rights 6,492,417 4.90% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: TOTAL DISCLOSABLE HOLDING FOR JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.: 6,492,417 (4.90%) J.P. MORGAN INTERNATIONAL BANK LIMITEDJ.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.JF ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITEDJPMORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT (JAPAN) LIMITEDJPMORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: N/A 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: N/A 13. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THE GROUP HAS OTHER HOLDINGS WHICH ARE COVERED BY EXEMPTIONS 14. Contact name: TRACEY YOUNG 15. Contact telephone number: 020 7325 4513 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange