Holding(s) in Company

3 Feb 2006 10:35

KBC Advanced Technologies plc03 February 2006 KBC Advanced Technologies plc ("KBC" or "the Company") has received a notification on 2 February 2006 that AXA S.A.holds 7,222,500 ordinary 2.5p shares in KBC, representing 13.66% of the issued share capital of the Company. These shares are represented by a beneficial interest of 95,000 (0.18%) shares and a non-beneficial interest of 7,127,500 (13.48%) shares. The shares are registered in the names of:Smith & Williamson Nominees Ltd 75,000 ordinary sharesBNY (OCS) Nominees Ltd 20,000 ordinary sharesHSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Ltd 6,595,350 ordinary sharesOthers 532,150 ordinary shares Enquiries:KBC Advanced Technologies plcJanet IrelandTelephone: 01932 236236 End 3/3/6 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange