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Rule 2.10 Announcement
Rule 2.10 Announcement.
About this update from Grainger Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 0852Y Grainger PLC 01 July 2008 \n \nGrainger plc\n\nRule 2.10 Disclosure\n\nIn accordance with Rule 2.10 of the Takeover Code, Grainger Plc (\"Grainger\") confirms that it has 128,692,189 ordinary shares of 5 pence each in issue of which 452,912 are held in treasury. The ISIN reference for these securities is GB00B04V1276. \n\nGrainger also confirms that it has 1,120 convertible bonds in issue with a nominal value of £100,000.00 each and a maturity date of 17 May 2011. The ISIN reference for these securities is XS0298922617.\n\nEnquiries\n\nFinancial Dynamics Tel: 020 7831 3113\n\nStephanie Highett\nDido Laurimore\nJamie Robertson\n\n\nDealing Disclosure Requirements\n\nUnder the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the 'Code'), if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of Grainger, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of that company (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until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends.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 Grainger, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.\n\nUnder the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of Grainger by Regis Group Plc, 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.\n\nA disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings'\" should b...