Holding(s) in Company

7 Jan 2010 12:06



Abbey Plc ("Abbey" or the"Company")

Holding(s) in Company

Abbey received notification on 6 January 2010 that SmallCap World Fund, Inc., a mutual fund under the management of Capital Research and Management Company, directly holds 985,000ordinary shares representing 3.9997% of the Company's issued share capital.  Voting authority in respect of these ordinary shares has been granted to Capital Research and Management Company.

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