Holding in Company

25 Apr 2008 14:53

Abbey PLC25 April 2008 Mr James Ferguson ViaEmail: announcements@ise.ie Operations Manager The Irish Stock Exchange 28 Anglesea Street Dublin 2 25 April 2008 REGULATORY NEWS SERVICE NUMBER :994883 Dear Mr Ferguson We have received notification pursuant to section 67 of the Companies Act 1990of the following interest in the issued share capital of Abbey plc. Effective Date Notification Date Shareholder No. Shares % of Issued Share Capital23.04.2008 25.04.2008 AXA Investment 737,995 3.00% Managers UK Limited Yours sincerely For and on behalf of ABBEY PLC David J Dawson Company Secretary This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange