Genus Regulatory News (GNS)

6 Nov 2007 12:51

Genus PLC06 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: Genus Plc Sedol 0207458 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes) An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X ) 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) : Increase in Share Capital ( ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: 1 Lansdowne Partners Limited being the General Partner of Lansdowne Partners Limited Partnership 2 Lansdowne Partners International Limited 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): Morstan Nominees Ltd (Registered Shareholder) 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different): 01/11/2007 6. Date on which issuer notified: 05/11/2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 11% 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 Common 2,795,243 2,795,243Shares 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 Direct Indirect Direct Indirect Common 0 0 6,545,015 0.0% 11.06%Shares 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 6,545,015 11.06% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: Lansdowne Partners International Limited is the parent undertaking of Lansdowne Partners Limited. Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: Lansdowne Partners Limited 11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: 12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: 13. Additional information: 14. Contact name: Hugh Orange 15. Contact telephone number: +44 20 7408 8573 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange