28 Sep 2018 14:59
Vedanta Resources plc
28 September 2018
Total Voting Rights
In accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, Vedanta Resources plc ('Vedanta') today notifies the market of the following:
As at 28 September 2018, Vedanta's issued share capital included 307,489,720 ordinary shares of US 10 cents each of which 284,753,259 carry voting rights in relation to all circumstances at general meetings of Vedanta. Vedanta currently holds 22,502,483 ordinary shares in treasury. The remaining 233,978 ordinary shares of US 10 Cents each were issued on the conversion of certain convertible bonds issued by one of Vedanta's subsidiaries. These 233,978 ordinary shares are held through a global depositary receipt and, as a result, carry no voting rights.
During the month, 3,091,549 ordinary shares of US 10 cents each were issued following the exercise of options under the Vedanta Performance Share Plan 2014 (PSP) by employees.
The above figure of 284,753,259 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change in their interest in, Vedanta under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Contact:
Vedanta Resources plc
Tel: 020 7459 5900
Deepak Kumar
Company Secretary
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