Eland Oil & Gas Regulatory News (ELA)

17 Jan 2005 15:16

Elan Corporation PLC17 January 2005 Elan Corporation plc 17 January 2005 Re: Holding in Company A Letter from The Capital Group Companies, Inc dated 14 January 2005 to ElanCorporation plc, received by the Irish Stock Exchange 17 January 2005. Re: Section 67 Notification Enclosed is a Section 67 Notification dated 13 January 2005. Please note that one or more of the affiliates of The Capital Group Companies,Inc. have made notifications to your company pursuant to Section 67 in the past. For a description of our organisation, please visit our Web site atwww.capgroup.com. For the purposes of this notification an outstanding share balance of390,454,016 shares was used to calculate the percentages of holdings of therelevant share capital which determine the notifiable interest. We believe thisoutstanding share balance is current; however, if this number is not accurate,please contact us as soon as possible so we may make the necessary revisions tothis notification. Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact GregDickinson or Gina Martinez at (213) 615-0469, or send a fax message to (213)486-9698. Alternatively, you may contact us via E-mail at GRGroup@capgroup.com. Greg Dickinson Compliance Associate The Capital Group Companies, Inc. A Letter from The Capital Group Companies, Inc. to Elan Corporation Plc dated 13January 2005. Notification of Interests (Section 67 Companies Act 1990) This Notice is given by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. on behalf of itsaffiliates, including Capital Research and Management Company, pursuant toSection 67 of the Companies Act, 1990. The interest in the relevant share capital indicated below arises by virtue ofholdings attributed to the Companies (see Schedule A). These holdings form partof funds managed on behalf of investment clients by the Companies. Share capital to which this relates: Ordinary Shares (including ADRs) Number of shares in which the Companies have a notifiable interest: 19,345,966 Ordinary Shares (including ADRs) Name(s) of registered holder(s): See Schedule B As of 13 January 2005 Elan Corporation plc Number of Shares Percent of OutstandingThe Capital Group Companies, Inc. (" 19,345,966 4.955%CG") holdingsHoldings by CG Management Companiesand Funds:Capital Guardian Trust Company 6,898,266 1.767%Capital International Limited 576,700 0.148%Capital International S.A. 86,500 0.022%Capital International, Inc 1,139,500 0.292%Capital Research and Management 10,645,000 2.726%Company Schedule A Schedule of holdings in Elan Corporation Plc As of 13 January 2005 Capital Guardian Trust Company Registered Name Local Shares Cede & Co 6,877,766 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006 Bank of Ireland 2,100 Intl Financial services Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Dublin 1 Alibank Nominees Limited 5,700 Allied Irish Bank, Stock Exchange and Trust ServicesBank Centre, P.O. Box 512 Dublin, Ballsbridge Alibank Nominees Limited 12,700Allied Irish Bank, Stock Exchange and Trust ServicesBank Centre, P.O. Box 512 Dublin, Ballsbridge Total 6,898,266 Schedule B Schedule B Capital International Limited Registered Name Local SharesBank of New York Nominees Bank of New York 170,700 3 Birchin Lane London EC3 9BY Northern Trust 2,200 c/o NotTrust Nominees Ltd 155 Bishopgate London EC2M 3XS Cede & Co 55 Water Street 364,400 New York, NY 10006 Bank of Ireland Intl Financial Services Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place 8,800 Dublin 1 Allied Irish Bank plc Stock Exchange and Trust ServicesBank Centre, P.O. Box 512,Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 7,700 State Street Bank & Trust Co Alibank Nominees Limited Allied Irish Bank, Stock Exchange 2,200and Trust Services Bank Centre,P.O. Box 512, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Bank of Ireland 6,700 Intl Financial Services Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Dublin 1 4,200 AIB Custodial Nominees Ltd JP Morgan Chase Bank 1,100 8,700 Total 576,700 Schedule B Capital International S.A Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 78,500 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006 Bank of Ireland International Financial Services 8,000Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Total 86,500 Schedule B Capital International Inc Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 1,136,900 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006 Bank of Ireland International Financial Services 1,000Centre 1 Harbourmaster Place Alibank Nominees Limited 1,600Allied Irish Bank, Stock Exchangeand Trust Services Bank Centre,P.O. Box 512 Dublin, Balls bridge Total 1,139,500 Schedule B Capital Research and Management Company Registered Name Local SharesCede & Co 10,645,000 55 Water Street New York, NY 10006 Total 10,645,000 This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange