SIPP.L Regulatory News (SIPP)

9 Nov 2006 13:04

Dawnay Shore Hotels plc09 November 2006 9 November 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAWNAY SHORE HOTELS PLC Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code In accordance with Rule 2.10 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), Dawnay Shore Hotels plc (the "Company") announces that, as at the closeof business on 8 November 2006, its issued share capital consisted of 33,150,000ordinary shares of 5 pence each and 2,000 founder shares of 0.1 pence each. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevantsecurities" of the Company, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of thatcompany (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivativereferenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by nolater than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the dateof the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date onwhich the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapsesor is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If twoor more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whetherformal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of theCompany, 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 Code, all "dealings" in "relevantsecurities" of the Company by the Company, or by any of its respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on theLondon business day following the date of the relevant transaction. 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 at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/new/. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economicexposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price ofsecurities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" byvirtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option inrespect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on thePanel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are requiredto disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel. - Ends - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange