EMM Disclosure
August 26 2004 - 8:20AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:3426C
Merrill Lynch International
26 August 2004
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 26 August 2004
Date of dealing 25 August 2004
Telephone number 020 7996 3565
Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of the following companies:
25 August 2004
HBOS Plc - Common
Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A - Common
Abbey National 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 HBOS Plc Common
Date of Disclosure: 26 August 2004
Date of Dealing 25 August 2004
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A
Product Type LONG CFD
Maturity Date 22 May 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 70,000
CFD Reference Price Range 6.82 to 6.82 GBP
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 HBOS Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 26 August 2004
Date of dealing 25 August 2004
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A
Number of securities purchased 497,188
Highest price paid* GBP 6.83
Lowest price paid* GBP 6.79
Number of securities sold 902,069
Highest price paid* GBP 6.83
Lowest price paid* GBP 6.80
*Currency must be stated
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 Abbey National Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 26 August 2004
Date of dealing 25 August 2004
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A
Number of securities purchased 2,175,617
Highest price paid* GBP 5.89
Lowest price paid* GBP 5.84
Number of securities sold 1,680,146
Highest price paid* GBP 5.89
Lowest price paid* GBP 5.84
*Currency must be stated
CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A.
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 26 August 2004
Date of dealing 25 August 2004
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A
Number of securities purchased 62,765
Highest price paid* EUR 7.89
Lowest price paid* EUR 7.88
Number of securities sold 25,400
Highest price paid* EUR 7.88
Lowest price paid* EUR 7.88
*Currency must be stated
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