20 December 2007

DEALINGS BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

(Rule 8.3 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)

A statement has been made by Arbitrage & Trading Management Company relating to Rule 8.3.  The statement can be seen here.

Notes on Form 8.3 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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