UNITED STATES
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
For the month of APRIL 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)
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-F
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Form 40-F
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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):
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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):
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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. Yes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
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REUTERS GROUP PLC
(Registrant)
Date: 1 April 2008
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/s/ Nancy C Gardner
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NANCY GARDNER, AUTHORISED SIGNATORY AND GENERAL COUNSEL, AMERICAS
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RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 2008
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
3 March 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 3 March 2008 it has 1,238,303,142 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
4 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,325,747 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
5 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,363,202 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
6 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,364,751 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
7 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,368,326 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
10 March 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 10 March 2008 it has 1,238,369,483 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
12 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,518,514 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
13 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,561,007 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
14 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,238,619,208 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
17 March 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 17 March 2008 it has 1,237,814,962 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
18 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,237,836,249 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
20 March 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 20 March 2008 it has 1,237,872,812 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
25 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,237,122,812 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
26 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,237,166,329 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
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.
Reuters Group PLC — Rule 2.10 Announcement
27 March 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 March 2008 it has 1,236,427,994 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
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.
SHARE BUY BACK ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 2008
Reuters Group PLC
10 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 10 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
250,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 601.8732 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 1,238,369,483.
Reuters Group PLC
11 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 11 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
750,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 601.7737 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 1,238,369,483.
Reuters Group PLC
12 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 12 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
500,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 599.75 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 1,238,518,514.
Reuters Group PLC
13 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 13 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
850,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited at a price of
596.3412 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 1,238,561,007.
Reuters Group PLC
14 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 14 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
750,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 603.8 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 1,238,619,208.
Reuters Group PLC
17 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 17 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
1,000,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity
Limited at a price of 578.40 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 1,237,814,962.
Reuters Group PLC
18 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 18 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
500,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 582.8812 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 1,237,836,249.
Reuters Group PLC
19 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 19 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
500,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 587.12 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 1,237,368,346.
Reuters Group PLC
20 March 2008
Reuters Group plc announces that on 20 March 2008 it purchased for cancellation
650,000 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets U.K. Equity Limited
at a price of 588.7 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 1,237,872,812.
BLOCK LISTING APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 2008
10 March 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
14 March 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 2,000,000 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
19 March 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 290,000 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
19 March 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 290,000 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
LARGE SHAREHOLDER NOTIFICATIONS FOR MARCH 2008
TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of
existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
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REUTERS GROUP PLC
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2. Reason for the notification
(please tick the appropriate box or boxes)
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An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
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An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares
already issued to which voting rights are attached
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
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Other (please specify): New Exemption DTR 5.1.3 (4) & DTR 5.1.5 (1)
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ý
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
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ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P.
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4. Full name of shareholder(s)
(if different from 3.):
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5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
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6 March 2008
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6. Date on which issuer notified:
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7 March 2008
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7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
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5%
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8. Notified details:
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A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Situation previous to the
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Triggering transaction
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Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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of shares
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Number of
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if possible
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Voting
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using the
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Number of
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Rights
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Number of
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rights
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% of voting rights
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ISIN CODE
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Shares
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shares
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Direct
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Indirect
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Direct
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Indirect
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(i) Ordinary shares
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74,637,765
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74,637,765
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60,914,507
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60,914,507
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4.9%
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B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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Number of voting
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rights that may be
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acquired if the
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Exercise/
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instrument is
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Expiration date
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Conversion Period/
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exercised/
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instrument
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Date
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converted.
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% of voting rights
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Total (A+B)
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Number of voting rights
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% of voting rights
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60,914,507
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4.9%
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9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
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The ordinary shares are held by ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. (60,914,507
ordinary shares). VA Partners I, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct Capital
Master Fund, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. is the manager of ValueAct
Capital Master Fund, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, LLC is the general
partner of ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. ValueAct Holdings, L.P. is the
sole owner of the limited partnership interests of ValueAct Capital Management,
L.P. and the membership interests of ValueAct Capital Management, LLC, and is
the majority owner of the membership interests of VA Partners I, LLC. ValueAct
Holdings GP, LLC is the General Partner of ValueAct Holdings, L.P.
On November 8, 2007 in connection with a corporate reorganization, Jeffrey W.
Ubben ceased to exercise indirect control or direction over the common shares
of Reuters Group plc and therefore ceased to have a notification obligation. In
addition, in connection with the same reorganization, ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC
and ValueAct Holdings, L.P. acquired the interests described in the preceding
paragraph. ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. and ValueAct Capital Master Fund
III, L.P. continued to be the direct holders of the common shares of Reuters
Group plc.
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
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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of
existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
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REUTERS GROUP PLC
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2. Reason for the notification
(please tick the appropriate box or boxes)
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An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
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þ
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An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares
already issued to which voting rights are attached
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An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
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Other (please specify): New Exemption DTR 5.1.3 (4) & DTR 5.1.5 (1)
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3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
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ValueAct Capital Management, LLC
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ValueAct Capital Management, L.P.
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ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC
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ValueAct Holdings L.P.
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4. Full name of shareholder(s)
(if different from 3.):
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(i) ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P.
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(ii) ValueAct Capital Master Fund III, L.P.
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5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
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11 March 2008
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6. Date on which issuer notified:
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11 March 2008
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7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
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5%
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8. Notified details:
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A: Voting rights attached to shares
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Situation previous to the
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Class/type
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Triggering transaction
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Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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of shares
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Number of
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if possible
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Voting
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Number of voting
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using the
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Number of
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Rights
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Number of
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rights
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% of voting rights
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ISIN CODE
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Shares
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viii
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shares
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Direct
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Indirect
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Direct
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Indirect
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(i) Ordinary shares
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69,059,078
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69,059,078
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61,059,078
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61,059,078
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4.9%
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B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
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Number of voting
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rights that may be
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acquired if the
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Exercise/
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instrument is
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Type of financial
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Expiration date
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Conversion Period/
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exercised/
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instrument
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xiii
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Date
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converted.
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% of voting rights
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Total (A+B)
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Number of voting rights
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% of voting rights
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61,059,078
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4.9%
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9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
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The ordinary shares are held by ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. (50,254,507
ordinary shares) and ValueAct Capital Master Fund III, L.P. (10,804,571
ordinary shares). VA Partners I, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct Capital
Master Fund, L.P. VA Partners III, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct
Capital Master Fund III, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. is the manager
of ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. and ValueAct Capital Master Fund III,
L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct
Capital Management, L.P. ValueAct Holdings, L.P. is the sole owner of the
limited partnership interests of ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. and the
membership interests of ValueAct Capital Management, LLC, and is the majority
owner of the membership interests of VA Partners I, LLC and VA Partners III,
LLC. ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC is the General Partner of ValueAct Holdings,
L.P.
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
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1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of
existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
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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)
|
|
þ
|
|
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
|
|
ValueAct Capital Management, LLC
|
|
|
|
ValueAct Capital Management, L.P.
|
|
|
|
ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ValueAct Holdings L.P.
|
|
4. Full name of shareholder(s)
(if different from 3.):
|
|
(i) ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P.
|
|
|
|
(ii) ValueAct Capital Master Fund III, L.P.
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
10 March 2008
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
10 March 2008
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
6%
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
Number of
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
shares
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
(i) Ordinary shares
|
|
81,376,112
|
|
81,376,112
|
|
69,059,078
|
|
|
|
69,059,078
|
|
|
|
5.6%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
|
exercised/
|
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
69,059,078
|
|
5.6%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
The ordinary shares are held by ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. (56,814,507
ordinary shares) and ValueAct Capital Master Fund III, L.P. (12,244,571
ordinary shares). VA Partners I, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct Capital
Master Fund, L.P. VA Partners III, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct
Capital Master Fund III, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. is the manager
of ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. and ValueAct Capital Master Fund III,
L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct
Capital Management, L.P. ValueAct Holdings, L.P. is the sole owner of the
limited partnership interests of ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. and the
membership interests of ValueAct Capital Management, LLC, and is the majority
owner of the membership interests of VA Partners I, LLC and VA Partners III,
LLC. ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC is the General Partner of ValueAct Holdings,
L.P.
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
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Bank Trust Company
|
|
|
|
Americas
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Asset Management (Japan)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Investment Management
|
|
|
|
Americas Inc.
|
|
|
|
Tilney Investment Management
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
6 March 2008
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
10 March 2008
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
Aggregate Direct & Indirect 5%
|
|
|
|
Shares held & Financial Instruments 5%
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
Number of
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
shares
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
Direct
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
GB0002369139
|
|
49,628,775
|
|
49,628,775
|
|
62,582,732
|
|
61,856,440
|
|
726,292
|
|
4.99%
|
|
0.06%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
|
|
exercised/
|
|
|
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
|
converted.
|
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
Call Option
|
|
March 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,863
|
|
|
|
0.12%
|
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
64,114,595
|
|
5.17%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
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
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Asset Management
|
|
|
|
Investment GmbH
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Asset Management (Japan)
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Investment Management
|
|
|
|
Americas Inc.
|
|
|
|
Tilney Investment Management
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
10 March 2008
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
11 March 2008
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
Direct 5%
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
Number of
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
shares
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
Direct
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
GB0002369139
|
|
61,856,440
|
|
62,582,732
|
|
62,736,969
|
|
62,010,677
|
|
726,292
|
|
5.01%
|
|
0.06%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
|
exercised/
|
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
Call Option
|
|
March 2008
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,863
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
%
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
64,268,832
|
|
5.19%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
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):
|
|
o
|
|
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
|
|
ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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):
|
|
14 March 2008
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
17 March 2008
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
4%
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
Number of
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
shares
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
(i) Ordinary shares
|
|
60,914,507
|
|
60,914,507
|
|
48,243,934
|
|
48,243,934
|
|
|
|
3.9%
|
|
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
|
exercised/
|
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
48,243,934
|
|
3.9%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
The ordinary shares are held by ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. (48,243,934
ordinary shares) . VA Partners I, LLC is the general partner of ValueAct
Capital Master Fund, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. is the manager of
ValueAct Capital Master Fund, L.P. ValueAct Capital Management, LLC is the
general partner of ValueAct Capital Management, L.P. ValueAct Holdings, L.P. is
the sole owner of the limited partnership interests of ValueAct Capital
Management, L.P. and the membership interests of ValueAct Capital Management,
LLC, and is the majority owner of the membership interests of VA Partners I,
LLC. ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC is the General Partner of ValueAct Holdings,
L.P.
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Asset Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment GmbH
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Asset Management (Japan)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deutsche Investment Management
|
|
|
|
|
|
Americas Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tilney Investment Management
|
|
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
12 March 2008
|
|
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
14 March 2008
|
|
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
Aggregate Direct & Indirect 6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate Shares Held & Financial
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instruments 6%
|
|
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
Number of
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
shares
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
Direct
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
GB0002369139
|
|
62,010,677
|
|
62,736,969
|
|
73,570,371
|
|
72,844,079
|
|
726,292
|
|
5.88%
|
|
0.06%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
exercised/
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call Option
|
|
March 2008
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,863
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
%
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
75,102,234
|
|
6.06%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
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
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
Deutsche Asset Management
Investment GmbH
Deutsche Asset Management (Japan)
Limited
Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc.
Tilney Investment Management
|
|
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
14 March 2008
|
|
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
17 March 2008
|
|
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
Aggregate Direct & Indirect 7%
Aggregate Shares Held & Financial
Instruments 7%
Direct 6% & 7%
|
|
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
Number of
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
shares
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
GB0002369139
|
|
72,844,079
|
|
73,570,371
|
|
88,963,633
|
|
88,237,341
|
|
726,292
|
|
7.13%
|
|
0.06%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
exercised/
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call Option
|
|
March 2008
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,863
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
%
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
90,495,496
|
|
7.31
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
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:
|
|
Lehman Brothers International (Europe)
|
|
|
|
4. Full name of shareholder(s)
(if different from 3.):
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
4 March 2008
|
|
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
6 March 2008
|
|
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
Number of
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
shares
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
Direct
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
ORD -
GB0002369139
|
|
Below 3%
|
|
Below 3%
|
|
37,301,981
|
|
37,301,981
|
|
n/a
|
|
3.01%
|
|
n/a
|
B:
Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
exercised/
|
|
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
37,301,981
|
|
3.01%
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
n/a
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder:
N/A
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:
N/A
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:
N/A
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
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
Deutsche Asset Management
Investment
GmbH
Deutsche Asset Management (Japan)
Limited
Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc.
Tilney Investment Management
|
|
|
|
5. Date of the transaction
(and date on which the
threshold is crossed or reached if different):
|
|
20 March 2008
|
|
|
|
6. Date on which issuer notified:
|
|
25 March 2008
|
|
|
|
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
|
|
Aggregate Direct & Indirect 8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate Shares Held & Financial
Instruments 8%
|
|
|
|
8. Notified details:
|
|
|
|
|
A: Voting rights attached to shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Situation previous to the
|
|
|
|
Class/type
|
|
Triggering transaction
|
|
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
|
|
of shares
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if possible
|
|
|
|
Voting
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
using the
|
|
Number of
|
|
Rights
|
|
Number of
|
|
rights
ix
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
ISIN CODE
|
|
Shares
|
|
viii
|
|
shares
|
|
Direct
x
|
|
Indirect
xi
|
|
Direct
|
|
Indirect
|
|
GB0002369139
|
|
88,237,341
|
|
88,963,633
|
|
98,793,486
|
|
98,069,023
|
|
724,463
|
|
7.92
|
|
0.06%
|
B: Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
xii
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rights that may be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquired if the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise/
|
|
instrument is
|
|
|
|
Type of financial
|
|
Expiration date
|
|
Conversion Period/
|
exercised/
|
|
|
instrument
|
|
xiii
|
|
Date
xiv
|
|
converted.
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call Option
|
|
March 2008
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,863
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
%
|
Total (A+B)
|
|
|
|
|
Number of voting rights
|
|
% of voting rights
|
|
100,325,349
|
|
8.10
|
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable
xv
:
DIRECTORS’ DEALINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH 2008
18 March 2008
DIRECTORS’ DEALING
London —
This notification relates to both transactions notified in accordance with Disclosure
Rules and Transparency Rules.
Further to the announcement of 14 March 2008 about the expected exercise of options by Devin Wenig,
Chief Operating Officer of Reuters Group PLC and David Grigson, Chief Financial Officer of Reuters
Group PLC, on 18 March 2008 Devin Wenig exercised options granted under the Discretionary Share
Option Plan in 2003 to 2005 over 1,186,664 ordinary shares of 25p in the capital of Reuters Group
PLC. No shares were sold.
After these transactions Mr Wenig’s interests in ordinary shares are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Devin Wenig
|
|
Shares held
|
|
|
1,403,883
|
|
|
Share awards under long term incentives
|
|
|
550,000
|
|
|
Share Options
|
|
|
1,720,807
|
|
These holdings do not exceed 1% of the issued share capital of the company.
In view of market conditions Mr Grigson has decided not to exercise any options at this time. In
the event that he decides that any options will be exercised during the offer period, a further
announcement will be made.
About Reuters
Reuters (www.reuters.com), the global information company, provides indispensable information
tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Through
reuters.com and other digital properties, Reuters now also supplies its trusted content direct to
individuals. Reuters drives decision making across the globe based on a reputation for speed,
accuracy and independence. Reuters has 17,900 staff in 143 countries, including over 2,300
editorial staff in 197 bureaux serving 132 countries. In 2007, Reuters revenues were £2.6 billion.
Contacts
Investor Relations enquiries
Chris Collett
Head of Investor Relations
+44 (0) 207 542 2867
+44 (0) 7990 561071
chris.collett@reuters.com
Media enquiries
Victoria Brough
Global Head of Financial PR
+44 (0) 207 542 8763
+44 (0) 7967 044840
victoria.brough@reuters.com
Forward Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to Reuters financial condition,
results of operations and business, and management’s strategy, plans and objectives for Reuters. In
particular, all statements that express forecasts, expectations and projections with respect to
certain matters, including trends in results of operations, margins, growth rates, overall
financial market trends, anticipated cost savings and synergies and the successful completion of
transformation programmes, strategy plans, acquisitions and disposals, are all forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include forward-looking statements in relation to the
proposed transaction involving Reuters and The Thomson Corporation (the “Transaction”) that are
based on certain assumptions and reflect Thomson’s and Reuters current expectations, including
statements about Thomson’s and Reuters beliefs and expectations related to the proposed Transaction
structure and
consideration, benefits that would be afforded to customers, benefits to the combined business of
Thomson and Reuters that are expected to be obtained as a result of the Transaction, as well as the
parties’ ability to enhance shareholder value through, among other things, the delivery of expected
synergies and cost savings.
Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that may occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual
results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to:
|
|
•
|
|
In relation to the proposed Transaction:
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to achieve the cost savings and synergies contemplated
through the proposed Transaction;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the approval of the proposed Transaction by Reuters shareholders;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to obtain various regulatory approvals and fulfil
certain conditions to which the Transaction is subject;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the effect of regulatory conditions, if any, imposed by regulatory authorities;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the reaction of Thomson’s and Reuters customers, employees and suppliers;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of
Thomson and Reuters;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the impact of the diversion of management time on issues related to
the proposed transaction;
|
|
|
•
|
|
Reuters ability to realise the anticipated benefits of its Core Plus growth and
transformation strategy;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
conditions in financial markets;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the impact of currency and interest rate fluctuations on Reuters reported revenue and
earnings;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
difficulties or delays that Reuters may experience in developing or responding to new
customer demands or launching new products;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the dependency of Reuters on third parties for the provision of certain network and
other services;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
any significant failures or interruptions experienced by the networks or systems of
Reuters and such networks’ ability to accommodate increased traffic;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the impact of a decline in the valuation of companies in which it has invested;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the impact of significant competition or structural changes in the financial
information and trading communities;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
changes in legislation and regulation;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
adverse governmental action in countries where Reuters conducts its activities;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability of Reuters to realise the anticipated benefit of existing or future
acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or disposals;
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the litigious environment in which Reuters operates.
|
For additional information, please see “Risk Factors” in the Reuters Group PLC Annual Report and
Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2006, as well as ‘Risk Factors’ in the Reuters combined
shareholder circular, scheme document and prospectus of Thomson Reuters PLC (together, the
“Circular”). Copies of the Annual Report and Form 20-F and the Circular are available on request
from Reuters Group PLC, South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5EP. Any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of Reuters Group speak only as of the date they are made. Reuters
Group does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.
14 March 2008. Directors’ Dealing
David Grigson, Chief Financial Officer and Devin Wenig, Chief Operating Officer both of Reuters
Group PLC, wish to exercise options granted under the Discretionary Share Option Plan (DSOP) in the
next few days.
Mr Grigson’s exercise is in respect of the DSOP granted in 2003 over 400,000 ordinary shares of 25p
in the capital of Reuters Group PLC. Sufficient shares will be sold in the market in order to fund
the exercise price, tax and selling costs payable as a consequence of the exercise and sale. Mr
Grigson will receive no net cash from the disposal.
Mr Wenig’s exercise is in respect of the DSOPs granted in 2003 to 2005 over 1,186,664 ordinary
shares of 25p in the capital of Reuters Group PLC in the next few days. All shares will be
retained.
About Reuters
Reuters (www.reuters.com), the global information company, provides indispensable information
tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Through
reuters.com and other digital properties, Reuters now also supplies its trusted content direct to
individuals. Reuters drives decision making across the globe based on a reputation for speed,
accuracy and independence. Reuters has 17,900 staff in 143 countries, including over 2,300
editorial staff in 197 bureaux serving 132 countries. In 2007, Reuters revenues were £2.6 billion.
Contacts
Investor Relations enquiries
Chris Collett, Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7542 2867
Mobile: +44 (0) 7990 561071
chris.collett@reuters.com
Media enquiries
Victoria Brough, Global Head of Financial PR
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7542 8763
Mobile: +44 (0) 7967 044840
victoria.brough@reuters.com
Forward Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to Reuters financial condition,
results of operations and business, and management’s strategy, plans and objectives for Reuters. In
particular, all statements that express forecasts, expectations and projections with respect to
certain matters, including trends in results of operations, margins, growth rates, overall
financial market trends, anticipated cost savings and synergies and the successful completion of
transformation programmes, strategy plans, acquisitions and disposals, are all forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include forward-looking statements in relation to the
proposed transaction involving Reuters and The Thomson Corporation (the “Transaction”) that are
based on certain assumptions and reflect Thomson’s and Reuters current expectations, including
statements about Thomson’s and Reuters beliefs and expectations related to the proposed Transaction
structure and consideration, benefits that would be afforded to customers, benefits to the combined
business of Thomson and Reuters that are expected to be obtained as a result of the Transaction, as
well as the parties’ ability to enhance shareholder value through, among other things, the delivery
of expected synergies and cost savings.
Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that may occur in the future. There are a number of factors that
could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to:
|
|
•
|
|
In relation to the proposed Transaction:
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to achieve the cost savings and synergies contemplated
through the proposed Transaction;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the approval of the proposed Transaction by Reuters shareholders;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to obtain various regulatory approvals and fulfil
certain conditions to which the Transaction is subject;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the effect of regulatory conditions, if any, imposed by regulatory authorities;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the reaction of Thomson’s and Reuters customers, employees and suppliers;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of
Thomson and Reuters;
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
|
the impact of the diversion of management time on issues related to
the proposed transaction;
|
|
|
•
|
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Reuters ability to realise the anticipated benefits of its Core Plus growth and
transformation strategy;
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conditions in financial markets;
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the impact of currency and interest rate fluctuations on Reuters reported revenue and
earnings;
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difficulties or delays that Reuters may experience in developing or responding to new
customer demands or launching new products;
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the dependency of Reuters on third parties for the provision of certain network and
other services;
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any significant failures or interruptions experienced by the networks or systems of
Reuters and such networks’ ability to accommodate increased traffic;
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the impact of a decline in the valuation of companies in which it has invested;
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the impact of significant competition or structural changes in the financial
information and trading communities;
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changes in legislation and regulation;
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adverse governmental action in countries where Reuters conducts its activities;
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the ability of Reuters to realise the anticipated benefit of existing or future
acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or disposals;
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the litigious environment in which Reuters operates.
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For additional information, please see “Risk Factors” in the Reuters Group PLC Annual Report and
Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2006. Copies of the Annual Report and Form 20-F are
available on request from Reuters Group PLC, South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5EP. Any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Reuters Group speak only as of the date they are
made. Reuters Group does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.
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