EMM Disclosure
March 30 2005 - 6:28AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:3265K
Merrill Lynch International
30 March 2005
FORM 38.5 (SUMMARY)
Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Date of disclosure 30 March 2005
Date of dealing 29 March 2005
Telephone number 020 7996 3565
Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of the following companies:
29 March 2005
Woolworths Group Plc - Common
Somerfield Plc - Common
London Stock Exchange Plc - Common
HIT Entertainment Plc - Common
AMENDMENT
state which element(s) of previous disclosure was incorrect:
In the case of option business or dealings in derivatives full details should be given on a separate sheet so
that the nature of the dealings can be fully understood. For options this should include the number of
securities under option, the exercise period (or in the case of exercise, the exercise date), the exercise price
and any option money paid or received. For derivatives this should include, at least, the number of reference
securities to which they relate (when relevant), the maturity date (or if applicable the closing out date) and
the reference price.
For full details of disclosure requirements see Rules 8 and 38 of the Code. If in doubt contact the Monitoring
Section of the Panel, Tel. No:0207 638 0129
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to London Stock Exchange Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected London Stock Exchange Plc
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 24 December 2005
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 15,000
CFD Reference Price Range 4.61 to 4.61 GBP
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to London Stock Exchange Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 03 May 2006
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 40,000
CFD Reference Price Range 4.51 to 4.51 GBP
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to London Stock Exchange Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 03 May 2006
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 815,000
CFD Reference Price Range 4.50 to 4.50 GBP
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
FORM 38.5
Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in London Stock Exchange Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 30 March 2005
Date of dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected London Stock Exchange Plc
Number of securities purchased 1,295,786
Highest price paid* GBP 4.67
Lowest price paid* GBP 4.48
Number of securities sold 521,410
Highest price paid* GBP 4.68
Lowest price paid* GBP 4.48
*Currency must be stated
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to Woolworths Group Pl Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected New Co. advised by Apax Partners
Worldwide LLP
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 03 May 2006
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 713,579
CFD Reference Price Range 0.54 to 0.54 GBP
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
FORM 38.5
Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Woolworths Group Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 30 March 2005
Date of dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected New Co. advised by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP
Number of securities purchased 997,242
Highest price paid* GBP 0.54
Lowest price paid* GBP 0.53
Number of securities sold 250,000
Highest price paid* GBP 0.54
Lowest price paid* GBP 0.54
*Currency must be stated
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to HIT Entertainment Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Sunshine Acquisition Limited
Product Type SHORT CFD
Maturity Date 24 December 2005
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 100,000
CFD Reference Price Range 3.03 to 3.03 GBP
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to HIT Entertainment Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected
Product Type SHORT CFD
Maturity Date 24 December 2005
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 100,000
CFD Reference Price Range 3.03 to 3.03 GBP
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
FORM 38.5
Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in HIT Entertainment Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 30 March 2005
Date of dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Sunshine Acquisition Limited
Number of securities purchased 14,000
Highest price paid* GBP 3.02
Lowest price paid* GBP 3.01
Number of securities sold 8,126
Highest price paid* GBP 3.05
Lowest price paid* GBP 3.02
*Currency must be stated
Rule 38.5 (CFD)
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS / EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to Somerfield Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 30 March 2005
Date of Dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Baugur Group HF
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 03 May 2006
Writing of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced 42,325
CFD Reference Price Range 2.07 to 2.07 GBP
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Common to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Further Disclosure should be made where necessary so that the nature of the dealings can be fully
understood
FORM 38.5
Lodge with Company Announcements Office and the Panel. Use a separate form for each class of
securities in which dealings have been made.
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Somerfield Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 30 March 2005
Date of dealing 29 March 2005
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Baugur Group HF
Number of securities purchased 230,720
Highest price paid* GBP 2.07
Lowest price paid* GBP 2.06
Number of securities sold 190,187
Highest price paid* GBP 2.08
Lowest price paid* GBP 2.07
*Currency must be stated
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