RNS Number : 6443J
Macro 4 PLC
05 December 2008
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NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN
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5 December 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Macro 4 plc ('Macro 4')
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In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Macro 4 confirms that it has 22,787,548 ordinary shares, net of 284,831 shares held in treasury, of 5 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under ISIN code GB0005541106.
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of Macro 4, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of Macro 4 (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Macro 4, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of Macro 4 by the offeror or Macro 4, or by any of their respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/new/.
'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.
Enquiries:
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Macro 4 plc
Ronnie Wilson / David Smyth
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Telephone: +44 (0) 12 9387 2000
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