Holding(s) in Company

22 Dec 2006 13:30

Macfarlane Group PLC22 December 2006 Substantial Shareholding Dear Sir We were notified yesterday that Edinburgh Partners Ltd has a notifiable interestof 11.94% in Macfarlane Group PLC. This interest is made up as follows: No of shares %Anglo & Overseas Plc 4,250,000 3.70% EP UK Opportunities Fund 1,350,000 1.17% St Barthholomews & Royal London Charitable Foundation 835,000 0.73% HSBC Investment Funds - Income Fund 7,300,000 6.35% Total 13,735,000 11.94% Regards Andrew CottonCompanty Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange