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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of MARCH 2008
Commission File Number 333-08354
REUTERS GROUP PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
THE REUTERS BUILDING, SOUTH COLONNADE, CANARY WHARF, LONDON E14 5EP
(Address of principal executive office)
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-Fþ Form 40-Fo
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ___
Note:Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yeso Noþ
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.
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SIGNATURES |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
REUTERS GROUP PLC
(Registrant)
Date March 5, 2008
(Registrant)
Date March 5, 2008
By | /s/ Nancy C Gardner | |
NANCY GARDNER, AUTHORISED SIGNATORY AND GENERAL COUNSEL, AMERICAS |
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RNS Announcements made during February 2008
TR-1: notification of major interests in shares
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: | REUTERS GROUP PLC |
2. Reason for the notification(yes/no) | ||
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights | yes | |
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached | ||
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights | ||
Other (please specify):) |
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: | UBS Investment Bank | |
4. Full name of shareholder(s)(if different from 3.): | ||
5. Date of the transaction(and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): | 11 February 2008 | |
6. Date on which issuer notified: | 13 February 2008 | |
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: | Below 3% | |
8. Notified details: |
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Situation previous to | ||||||||||||||||||
the Triggering | ||||||||||||||||||
Class/type | transaction | Resulting situation after the triggering transaction | ||||||||||||||||
of shares | Number of | Number of voting | ||||||||||||||||
if possible using | Number | Voting | Number | rightsix | % of voting rights | |||||||||||||
the ISIN CODE | of Shares | Rightsviii | of shares | Directx | Indirectxi | Direct | Indirect | |||||||||||
GB0002369139 | 66,345,895 | 66,345,895 | Non-notifiable holdings | Non-notifiable holdings | Below 3% | Below 3% | Below 3% |
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B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transactionxii
Number of voting | ||||||||
rights that may be | ||||||||
Exercise/ | acquired if the | |||||||
Type of financial | Expiration | Conversion | instrument is | % of voting | ||||
instrument | datexiii | Period/ Datexiv | exercised/ converted. | rights | ||||
— | — | — | — | — |
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights | % of voting rights | |
Non-notifiable holdings | Below 3% |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicablexv:
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder: | — | |
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold: | — | |
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights: | — |
TR-1: notification of major interests in shares
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: | REUTERS GROUP PLC |
2. Reason for the notification(please tick the appropriate box or boxes) | ||
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights | þ | |
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached | o | |
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights | o | |
Other (please specify): New Exemption DTR 5.1.3 (4) & DTR 5.1.5 (1) |
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: | Deutsche Bank AG | |
4. Full name of shareholder(s)(if different from 3.): | Deutsche Bank AG Abbey Life Assurance Company Ltd | |
5. Date of the transaction(and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): | 19 February 2008 |
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6. Date on which issuer notified: | 20 February 2008 | |
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: | 4% Direct | |
8. Notified details: |
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Situation previous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
to the Triggering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class/type | transaction | Resulting situation after the triggering transaction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
of shares | Number | Number of | Number of voting | |||||||||||||||||||||
if possible using | Number | of Voting | shares | rightsix | % of voting rights | |||||||||||||||||||
the ISIN CODE | of Shares | Rightsviii | Direct | Directx | Indirectxi | Direct | Indirect | |||||||||||||||||
GB0002369139 | 51,719,962 | 51,719,962 | 48,577,006 | 48,577,006 | 3.92 | % |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transactionxii
Number of voting | ||||||||||||
rights that may be | ||||||||||||
Exercise/ | acquired if the | |||||||||||
Type of financial | Expiration | Conversion | instrument is | % of voting | ||||||||
instrument | datexiii | Period/ Datexiv | exercised/ converted. | rights | ||||||||
Call Option | March 2008 | 1,531,863 | 0.12 | % |
Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights | % of voting rights | |||
50,108,869 | 4.04 | % |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicablexv:
TR-1:notification of major interests in shares
1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: | REUTERS GROUP PLC |
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2. Reason for the notification(please tick the appropriate box or boxes) | ||
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights | þ | |
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached | o | |
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights | o | |
Other (please specify): New Exemption DTR 5.1.3 (4) & DTR 5.1.5 (1) |
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: | Deutsche Bank AG | |
4. Full name of shareholder(s)(if different from 3.): | Deutsche Bank AG Abbey Life Assurance Company Ltd | |
5. Date of the transaction(and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): | 20 February 2008 | |
6. Date on which issuer notified: | 21 February 2008 | |
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: | 4% Direct | |
8. Notified details: |
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Situation previous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
to the Triggering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class/type | transaction | Resulting situation after the triggering transaction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
of shares | Number | Number of | Number of voting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
if possible using | Number | of Voting | shares | rightsix | % of voting rights | |||||||||||||||||||||||
the ISIN CODE | of Shares | Rightsviii | Direct | Directx | Indirectxi | Direct | Indirect | |||||||||||||||||||||
GB0002369139 | 48,577,006 | 48,577,006 | 49,628,775 | 49,628,775 | 4.00 | % |
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transactionxii
Number of voting | ||||||||||||
rights that may be | ||||||||||||
Exercise/ | acquired if the | |||||||||||
Type of financial | Expiration | Conversion | instrument is | % of voting | ||||||||
instrument | datexiii | Period/ Datexiv | exercised/ converted. | rights | ||||||||
Call Option | March 2008 | 1,531,863 | 0.12 | % |
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Total (A+B)
Number of voting rights | % of voting rights | |||
51,160,638 | 4.12 | % |
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicablexv:
27 February 2008. Reuters Group PLC — Block Listing of Shares
Application has been made to The UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 275,000 Ordinary shares of 25p each under the Discretionary Share Option Plan to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon issuance. The shares shall rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company.
Contact:
Elizabeth Maclean
Assistant Company Secretary
Tel no. 020 7542 6706
Elizabeth Maclean
Assistant Company Secretary
Tel no. 020 7542 6706
28 February 2008. Reuters Group PLC — Block Listing of Shares
Application has been made to The UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 275,000 Ordinary shares of 25p each under the Restricted Share Plan to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon issuance. The shares shall rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company.
Contact:
Elizabeth Maclean
Assistant Company Secretary
Tel no. 020 7542 6706
Elizabeth Maclean
Assistant Company Secretary
Tel no. 020 7542 6706
29 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC (the “Company”) – Voting Rights and Capital
Update as required for February 2008
In conformity with the Transparency Obligations Directive (Disclosure and Transparency Rules) Instrument 2006 (DTR) provision DTR 5.6, the Company would like to notify the Market that as of 29 February 2008, the Company’s capital consists of 1,374,267,700 ordinary shares of 25 pence each. The Company holds 135,860,000 ordinary shares in Treasury.
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 1,238,407,700 ordinary shares.
The above figure (1,238,407,700) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Contact:
Elizabeth Maclean
Assistant Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
elizabeth.maclean@reuters.com
Tel. no. 020 7542 6706
Assistant Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
elizabeth.maclean@reuters.com
Tel. no. 020 7542 6706
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Rule 2.10 Announcements
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
1 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 1 February 2008 it has 1,246,525,915 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
4 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 4 February 2008 it has 1,245,532,269 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
5 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 5 February 2008 it has 1,244,541,087 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
6 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 6 February 2008 it has 1,244,569,799 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
7 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 7 February 2008 it has 1,243,125,463 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
8 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 8 February 2008 it has 1,242,525,463 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
11 February 2008
11 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 11 February 2008 it has 1,242,161,215 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
12 February 2008
12 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 12 February 2008 it has 1,241,378,026 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
13 February 2008
13 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 13 February 2008 it has 1,240,802,521 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
14 February 2008
14 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 14 February 2008 it has 1,240,352,521 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
18 February 2008
18 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 18 February 2008 it has 1,239,510,486 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
19 February 2008
19 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 19 February 2008 it has 1,239,515,273 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
21 February 2008
21 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 21 February 2008 it has 1,238,781,833 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
22 February 2008
22 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 22 February 2008 it has 1,238,654,556 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
25 February 2008
25 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 25 February 2008 it has 1,237,764,049 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
26 February 2008
26 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 26 February 2008 it has 1,237,784,569 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
27 February 2008
27 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 27 February 2008 it has 1,238,267,700 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
28 February 2008
28 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 28 February 2008 it has 1,238,272,926 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
29 February 2008
29 February 2008
Reuters Group PLC
Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Reuters Group PLC confirms that on 29 February 2008 it has 1,238,407,700 ordinary shares of 25 pence each in issue excluding shares held in Treasury and 1 (one) Founders Share of £1.00.
The ISIN reference for these securities is GB0002369139.
Rosemary Martin
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Reuters Group PLC
Tel No: 020 7542 2218
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under 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 The Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) or of Reuters Group PLC (‘Reuters’), all ‘dealings’ in any ‘relevant securities’ of those companies (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, 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 Thomson or Reuters, 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 Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, 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 at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
‘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
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Share buy-back announcements
1 February 2008
1 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 1 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 850,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 606.9839p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,245,675,915.
4 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 4 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 600,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 612.3666p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,244,932,269.
5 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 5 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 600,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 600.7184p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,243,941,087.
6 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 6 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 375,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 593.2197p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,244,194,799.
7 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 7 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 800,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 597.9617p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,242,325,463.
8 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 8 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 600,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 600.4172p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,241,925,463.
11 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 11 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 450,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 597.75p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,241,711,215.
13 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 13 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 900,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 604.9074p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,239,902,521.
14 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 14 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 900,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 605.7515p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,239,452,521.
15 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 15 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 750,000 of its ordinary shares from JP Morgan Cazenove Limited at a price of 599.9433p per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,239,639,665.
18 February 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 18 February 2008 it purchased for cancellation 140,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited at a price of 603.2 pence per share. Following the above purchase the total number of ordinary shares in issue(excluding 135,860,000 shares held as treasury shares) is 1,239,510,486.
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