Last checked at 16 Sep 2008 16:28
TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached (ii):
Portmeirion Group PLC
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: ( )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( )
Other (please specify) : ( )
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii):
HSBC GLOBAL CUSTODY NOMINEE (UK) LTD
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv):
New Fortress Finance Holdings Ltd. BVI
5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different) (v):
12 September 2008
6. Date on which issuer notified:
16 September 2008
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
Above 27%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
| Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE | Situation previous to the Triggering transaction (vi) | |
| GB0006957293 | Number of shares2,678,013 | Number of voting Rights (viii)2,678,013 |
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)
| Class/type of shares if possible using the ISIN CODE | Number of shares | Number of voting rights (ix) | % of voting rights | ||
|
GB0006957293 | Direct
2,688,013 | Direct (x)
2,688,013 | Indirect (xi) | Direct
27.10% | Indirect |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration Date (xiii) | Exercise/Conversion Period/ Date (xiv) | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/ converted. | % of voting rights |
Total (A+B)
| Number of voting rights2,688,013 | % of voting rights27.10% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable (xv):
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: Brett Phillips, Group Finance Director
15. Contact telephone number: 01782 744721