EMM Disclosure
March 13 2003 - 10:29AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:7096I
Merrill Lynch International
13 March 2003
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 13 March 2003
Date of dealing 12 March 2003
Telephone number 020 7996 1038
Please see attached disclosure of dealings under Rule 38.5 in the securities of the following companies:
11 March 2003
Thistle Hotels Plc
Sainsbury (J) Plc
Tesco Plc - Common
Tesco Plc - Contract for Difference
Tesco Plc - Contract for Difference
P & O Princess Cruises Plc - Contract for Difference
P & O Princess Cruises Plc - Ordinary
AMENDMENT
state which element(s) of 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: 0171 638 0129
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 Thistle Hotels Plc
Class of security Ordinary
Date of disclosure 13 March 2003
Date of dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Thistle Hotels Plc
Number of securities purchased 21,433
Highest price paid* GBP 1.22
Lowest price paid* GBP 1.21
Number of securities sold Nil
Highest price paid* n/a
Lowest Price Paid* n/a
*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 Sainsbury (J) Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 13 March 2003
Date of dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Trackdean Investments Ltd
Number of securities purchased 44,748
Highest price paid* GBP 2.25
Lowest price paid* GBP 2.20
Number of securities sold 67,062
Highest price paid* GBP 2.27
Lowest price paid* GBP 2.21
*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 Tesco Plc
Class of security Common
Date of disclosure 13 March 2003
Date of dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Trackdean Investments Ltd
Number of securities purchased 5,075,541
Highest price paid* GBP 1.67
Lowest price paid* GBP 1.63
Number of securities sold 5,129,036
Highest price paid* GBP 1.67
Lowest price paid* GBP 1.63
*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 Tesco Plc Ordinary
Date of Disclosure: 13 March 2003
Date of Dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Trackdean Investments Ltd
Product Type SHORT CFD
Maturity Date 07 December 2003
Writing of CFD
Number of Ordinary to which the CFD is referenced 42,000
CFD Reference Price Range 2.65 to 2.65 USD
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Ordinary to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range
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:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to Tesco Plc Ordinary
Date of Disclosure: 13 March 2003
Date of Dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Trackdean Investments Ltd
Product Type SHORT CFD
Maturity Date 07 December 2003
Writing of CFD
Number of Ordinary to which the CFD is referenced Nil
CFD Reference Price Range n/a
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Ordinary to which the CFD is referenced 42,000
CFD Reference Price Range 2.64 to 2.64 USD
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:
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS
Dealing in Contract for Differences ("CFD") referenced to P & O Princess Cruises Plc Ordinary
Date of Disclosure: 13 March 2003
Date of Dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM / EPT Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Carnival Corp
Product Type SHORT CFD
Maturity Date 07 December 2003
Writing of CFD
Number of Ordinary to which the CFD is referenced 7,600
CFD Reference Price Range 3.49 to 3.49 GBP
Closing Out of CFD
Number of Ordinary 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 P & O Princess Cruises Plc
Class of security Ordinary
Date of disclosure 13 March 2003
Date of dealing 12 March 2003
Name of EMM Merrill Lynch International
Name of offeree/offeror with whom connected Carnival Corp
Number of securities purchased 116,345
Highest price paid* GBP 3.52
Lowest price paid* GBP 3.41
Number of securities sold 115,401
Highest price paid* GBP 3.48
Lowest price paid* GBP 3.41
*Currency must be stated
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