Engage Xr Regulatory News (EXR)

5 Mar 2008 08:57

Expro International Group PLC05 March 2008 For Immediate Release EXPRO INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the Takeover Code, Expro International Group PLCconfirms that at close of business on 4 March 2008 it had 110,434,673 ordinaryshares of 10 pence each in issue. The International Securities IdentificationNumber for these shares is GB0003119392. For further information please contact: Expro International Group PLC 0118 959 1341Melanie Cox, Deputy Company Secretary Dealing disclosure requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, if any person is, orbecomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of'relevant securities' of Expro, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' ofExpro (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referencedto, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly disclosed by no later than3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of therelevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on whichany offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or isotherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two ormore persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whetherformal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Expro,they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Takeover Code, all 'dealings' in'relevant securities' of Expro by any potential offeror or Expro, or by any oftheir respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon(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 aperson has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changesin the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as havingan 'interest' by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtueof any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange