GYG.L Regulatory News (GYG)

21 Jan 2008 13:58

Gyrus Group PLC21 January 2008 TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: GYRUS GROUP - GB0001701522 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: (NO ) An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: (NO ) Other (please specify) : (NO ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: UBS INVESTMENT BANK 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): UBS AG LONDON BRANCH 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): 17 January 2008 6. Date on which issuer notified: 21 January 2008 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 5.65% 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 GB0001701522 - - 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 GB0001701522 8,396,782 8,396,782 - 5.65% - 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 8,396,782 5.65% 9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable: Proxy Voting: 10. Name of the proxy holder: 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: YOMI AKISANYA 15. Contact telephone number: 0118 921 9750 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange