Maven Renovar Regulatory News (MRV)

26 May 2005 17:45

Murray VCT PLC26 May 2005 26 May 2005 Murray VCT plc (the "Company") In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers theCompany announces that it has in issue 28,321,362 ordinary shares of 25 p each. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for the ordinaryshares is GB0006107550. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the"City Code"), any person who, alone or acting together with any other person(s)pursuant to an agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal) toacquire or control relevant securities of Murray VCT PLC or Murray VCT 2 PLC,owns or controls, or becomes the owner or controller, directly or indirectly, ofone per cent. or more of any class of securities of Murray VCT PLC or Murray VCT2 PLC is required to disclose, by not later than 12.00 noon (London time) on theLondon business day following the date of the relevant transaction, dealings insuch securities of that company (or in any option in respect of, or derivativereferenced to, any such securities) during the period to the date on which theoffer becomes or is declared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses or isotherwise withdrawn. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all dealings in relevantsecurities of Murray VCT PLC or Murray VCT 2 PLC by Murray VCT PLC or Murray VCT2 PLC, or by any of their respective "associates" (within the meaning of theCity Code) must also be disclosed. If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contactan independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services andMarkets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk orcontact the Panel on telephone number +44 20 7638 0129; fax +44 20 7236 7013. Enquiries: Patrick Reeve/Emil Gigov Tel: 020 7422 7830Close Venture Management LimitedJohn West/Clemmie Carr Tel: 020 7920 3150Tavistock Communications This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange