SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a -16 or 15d -16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Report on Form 6-K the period from 17 July to 28 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
Chertsey Road, Windlesham,
Surrey GU20 6HJ
England
(Name and address of registrant's 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 X 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):
Yes: |_| No: |X|
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):
Yes: |_| No: |X|
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: |_| No: |X|
Enclosures:
1. A notification dated 17 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 14 July 2006 the Company had 514,488,080 Ordinary shares
in issue.
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2. A notification dated 18 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 17 July 2006 the Company had 514,496,080 Ordinary shares
in issue.
3. A notification dated 19 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 18 July 2006 the Company had 514,501,580 Ordinary shares
in issue.
4. A notification dated 19 July 2006 advising that Deutsche Bank AG have
a 5.08% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
5. A notification dated 20 July 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a
8.85% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
6. A notification dated 21 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 20 July 2006 the Company had 514,545,137 Ordinary shares
in issue.
7. A notification dated 21 July 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a
9.19% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
8. A notification dated 24 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 21 July 2006 the Company had 514,568,028 Ordinary shares
in issue.
9. A notification dated 24 July 2006 advising that documents related to
the recommended cash offer by Linde AG for The BOC Group plc have been
submitted to the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility.
10. A notification dated 24 July 2006 advising that Barclays Bank PLC have
a 4.92% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
11. A notification dated 26 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 25 July 2006 the Company had 514,632,770 Ordinary shares
in issue.
12. A notification dated 26 July 2006 advising that Barclays Bank PLC have
a 3.77% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
13. A notification dated 28 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 27 July 2006 the Company had 514,646,964 Ordinary shares
in issue.
14. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising that The BOC Group plc will
be announcing its results for the nine months ended 30 June 2006 on
Wednesday 2 August 2006.
15. A notification dated 28 July 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a) and
(b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of dealings
by directors (together with their close relatives and related trusts)
of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries and
their associated companies.
16. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising of the publication of the
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro
Medium Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Scheme
Document in respect of the proposed recommended cash acquisition of
The BOC Group plc by Linde AG.
17. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising that ABN Amro Bank NV
London Branch have a 5.05% interest in the issued Ordinary share
capital of the Company.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 17 JULY 2006
AT 08.59 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1707060859-ADAB
17 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 14 July 2006
it had in issue 514,488,080 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 18 JULY 2006
AT 08.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1807060855-3ED5
18 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 17 July 2006
it had in issue 514,496,080 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 19 JULY 2006
AT 08.53 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1907060852-1C84
19 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 18 July 2006
it had in issue 514,501,580 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 19 JULY 2006
AT 17.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1907061700-CAF0
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
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THE BOC GROUP plc DEUTSCHE BANK AG
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
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NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF A PARTY SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE.
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed
acquired
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
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ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 19 JULY 2006 19 JULY 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
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26,119,919 5.08%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
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IN A LETTER DATED 19 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS HAS BEEN
ADVISED THAT DEUTSCHE BANK AG HOLDS A 5.08% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 4.15%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY 01276 807383
SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 19 JULY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 20 JULY 2006
AT 16.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2007061653-F9BE
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
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THE BOC GROUP plc CREDIT SUISSE
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
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NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF THE PARTY CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED - 44,523,453
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 1,004,321
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 5,600
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed
acquired
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
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ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 18 JULY 2006 20 JULY 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
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45,533,374 8.85%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
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IN A LETTER DATED 20 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS HAS BEEN
ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A 8.85% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 9.13%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY SHARE 01276 807383
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 20 JULY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 21 JULY 2006
AT 09.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2107060901-E98B
21 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 20 July 2006
it had in issue 514,545,137 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 21 JULY 2006
AT 14.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2107061455-501E
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
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THE BOC GROUP plc CREDIT SUISSE
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
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NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF THE PARTY CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED - 46,276,069
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 1,004,321
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 6,800
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed
acquired
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
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ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 19 JULY 2006 21 JULY 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
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47,287,190 9.19%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
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IN A LETTER DATED 21 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS HAS BEEN
ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A 9.19% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 8.85%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY SHARE 01276 807383
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 21 JULY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 24 JULY 2006
AT 08.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407060855-56A5
24 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 21 July 2006
it had in issue 514,568,028 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 24 JULY 2006
AT 09.20 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407060918-1964
24 July 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc - SCHEME DOCUMENT, FORMS OF PROXY AND LOAN NOTE FORM OF
ELECTION
Copies of the above documents relating to the recommended cash offer by Linde AG
for The BOC Group plc have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will
shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document
Viewing Facility which is situated at:
Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
Tel.no. (0)20 7066 1000
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 24 JULY 2006
AT 16.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407061610-A599
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
THE BOC GROUP plc BARCLAYS BANK PLC - 5,895,081
BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD - 1,369,174
BARCLAYS LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD - 830,642
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS AUSTRALIA LTD - 185,105
BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC - 10,540
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD - 4,220
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS LTD - 6,203,483
BARCLAYS GLOBAL FUND ADVISORS - 1,589,159
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS CANADA LTD - 36,236
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS JAPAN LTD - 211,393
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS, N.A. - 5,571,007
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD - 163
BARCLAYS BANK TRUST COMPANY LTD - 66,129
GERRARD LTD - 2,744,827
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS JAPAN TRUST & BANKING - 576,906
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK LTD - 5,960
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a non-
beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE.
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF PARTIES
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE.
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class shares/amount of stock
stock acquired disposed
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
20 JULY 2006 24 JULY 2006
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
25,300,025 4.92%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
IN A LETTER DATED 21 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc CAROL HUNT
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT BARCLAYS PLC HOLDS A 4.92% DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 3.72%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY SHARE 01276 807759
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification ___24 JULY 2006_________
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Registered Holders Report
As at 20 July 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below,
had a notifiable interest in 25,300,025 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC
Group plc.
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Registered Holder Account Information Holding
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Bank of Ireland 426360 2,619
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Bank of New York 36,101
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 1,342,969
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 26,205
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 5,895,081
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,740
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Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. 2,800
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Barclays Global Investors Canada 36,236
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Barclays Trust Co & Others 2,036
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Barclays Trust Co DMC69 13,500
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Barclays Trust Co R69 50,593
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BNP Paribas 21,721
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Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 248,661
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Chase Nominees Ltd 20947 1,955,456
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Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 31,531
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Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 166,116
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CIBC Mellon Global Securities 16,366
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Clydesdale Nominees HGB0125 00068640801 2,520
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Clydesdale Nominees HGB0225 00120146302 1,700
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 603856 2,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 608459 250
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 611717 925
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 615411 500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 617906 800
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 635860 500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 639311 1,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 643975 1,500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 653035 1,400
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 658574 575
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 658729 630
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 660968 1,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 2,850
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Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 290,934
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Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 126066DA 1,000
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Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 220805DN 20,500
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 14,500
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 122,148
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,271,080
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 159,761
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,670
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 87,344
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,997
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 30,662
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 28,623
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 109,319
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,695
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 834,612
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 354,888
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 515,486
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,623,976
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 131,096
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,973
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 46,970
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 8,145
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Investors Bank and Trust Co 57,729
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 107,185
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Registered Holder Account Information Holding
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 30,522
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 74,750
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 281,092
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 64,771
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16344 24,540
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16345 41,507
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 3,975,042
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 8,628
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 21,705
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,261
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 60,844
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 31,234
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,812
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 59,306
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 29,668
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,650
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,102
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 139,044
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 46,061
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 16,674
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 12,728
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 257
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,384
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 4,604
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 50,829
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 69,062
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 277,750
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 74,380
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 54,752
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 25,882
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,325
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 3,953
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Master Trust Bank 1,600
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Mellon Trust - US Custodian 20,733
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Mellon Trust - US Custodian 37,571
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Mellon Trust of New England 22,899
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Mitsubishi Trust International 1,116
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Mitsui Asset 8,368
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 47,770
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 11,892
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 57,621
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R C Greig Nominees Limited 1,673,099
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 359,702
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 73,285
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 52,746
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R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 153,963
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R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 105,668
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Reflex Nominees Limited 163
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State Street Bank & Trust - W1 42,696
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State Street Bank and Trust Co 44,920
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State Street Bank and Trust Co 27,316
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State Street Boston 263,697
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State Street Trust of Canada 38,142
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The Northern Trust Company - U 27,373
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Trust & Custody Services Bank 310
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Trust & Custody Services Bank 5,122
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Zeban Nominees Limited 5,960
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TOTAL 25,300,025
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 26 JULY 2006
AT 09.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2607060901-E389
26 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 25 July 2006
it had in issue 514,632,770 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 26 JULY 2006
AT 16.29 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2607061627-CD3D
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
THE BOC GROUP plc BARCLAYS BANK TRUST COMPANY LTD - 66,129
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS CANADA LTD - 36,236
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK LTD - 5,960
BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC - 10,540
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS JAPAN TRUST & BANKING - 576,906
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD - 163
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS JAPAN LTD - 214,144
GERRARD LTD - 2,728,008
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS AUSTRALIA LTD - 185,105
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS, N.A. - 5,571,007
BARCLAYS PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST LTD - 4,220
BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS LTD - 6,203,483
BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD - 1,368,096
BARCLAYS LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD - 824,391
BARCLAYS GLOBAL FUND ADVISORS - 1,587,535
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a non-
beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE.
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF PARTIES
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE.
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class shares/amount of stock
stock acquired disposed
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
21 JULY 2006 26 JULY 2006
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
19,381,923 3.77%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
IN A LETTER DATED 24 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS HAS BEEN
ADVISED THAT BARCLAYS PLC HOLDS A 3.77% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 4.92%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY SHARE 01276 807383
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification ___26 JULY 2006_________
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Registered Holders Report
As at 21 July 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below,
had a notifiable interest in 19,381,923 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC
Group plc.
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Registered Holder Account Information Holding
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Bank of Ireland 426360 2,619
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Bank of New York 36,101
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 1,341,891
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 26,205
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Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,740
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Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. 2,800
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Barclays Global Investors Canada 36,236
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Barclays Trust Co & Others 2,036
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Barclays Trust Co DMC69 13,500
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Barclays Trust Co R69 50,593
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BNP Paribas 21,721
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Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 248,661
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Chase Nominees Ltd 20947 1,955,456
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Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 31,531
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Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 166,116
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CIBC Mellon Global Securities 16,366
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Clydesdale Nominees HGB0125 00068640801 2,520
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Clydesdale Nominees HGB0225 00120146302 1,700
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 603856 2,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 608459 250
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 611717 925
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 615411 500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 617906 800
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 635860 500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 639311 1,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 643975 1,500
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 653035 1,400
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 658574 575
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 658729 630
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 660968 1,000
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Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 2,850
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Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 290,934
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Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 126066DA 1,000
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Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 220805DN 20,500
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 122,148
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,670
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 158,137
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 14,500
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,271,080
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,695
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 834,612
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,612,077
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 109,319
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 131,096
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 28,623
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 30,662
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 57,729
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 354,888
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 87,344
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 8,145
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,997
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 515,486
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Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,973
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Investors Bank and Trust Co 46,970
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 107,185
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 30,522
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Registered Holder Account Information Holding
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 74,750
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 274,841
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 64,771
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16344 24,540
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16345 41,507
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 3,975,042
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 8,628
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JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 21,705
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,261
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 60,844
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 31,234
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,812
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 29,668
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,102
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 8,401
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 59,306
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 46,061
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 139,044
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 16,674
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,384
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 257
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 54,752
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 4,604
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 50,829
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 69,062
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 277,750
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 74,380
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 25,882
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,325
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 3,953
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JPMorgan Chase Bank 12,728
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Master Trust Bank 1,600
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Mellon Trust - US Custodian 20,733
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Mellon Trust - US Custodian 37,571
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Mellon Trust of New England 22,899
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Mitsubishi Trust International 1,116
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Mitsui Asset 8,368
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 47,770
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 11,892
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Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 57,621
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R C Greig Nominees Limited 1,661,699
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 358,577
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 73,285
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R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 52,746
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R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 150,494
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R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 104,843
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Reflex Nominees Limited 163
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State Street Bank & Trust - W1 42,696
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State Street Bank and Trust Co 44,920
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State Street Bank and Trust Co 39,215
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State Street Boston 263,697
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State Street Trust of Canada 38,142
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The Northern Trust Company - U 27,373
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Trust & Custody Services Bank 310
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Trust & Custody Services Bank 5,122
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Zeban Nominees Limited 5,960
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TOTAL 19,381,923
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Page 20 of 30
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 28 JULY 2006
AT 09.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807060859-BC03
28 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 27 July 2006
it had in issue 514,646,964 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
Page 21 of 30
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 28 JULY 2006
AT 13.52 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061350-229A
28 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the nine months ended 30
June 2006 on Wednesday 2 August 2006.
Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations
The BOC Group, Windlesham, UK
Telephone 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222)
Page 22 of 30
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 28 JULY 2006
AT 13.59 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061358-CD18
FORM 8.1
DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES
FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS
(Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)
1. KEY INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Name of person dealing (Note 1) See attached Schedule
----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Class of relevant security to which the Ordinary shares of 25 pence each
dealings being disclosed relate (Note 2)
----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
Date of dealing See attached Schedule
----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
2. INTERESTS, SHORT POSITIONS AND RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE
(a) Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant
security dealt in (Note 3)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Long Short
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Number (%) Number (%)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(1) Relevant securities See attached See attached See attached See
Schedule Schedule Schedule attached
Schedule
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
Total See attached See attached See attached See
Schedule Schedule Schedule attached
Schedule
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other
than the class dealt in (Note 3)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Class of relevant security: Long Short
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Number (%) Number (%)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(1) Relevant securities N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
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------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
Total N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------
(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------
Class of relevant security: Details
------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------
Ordinary Shares of 25p each See attached Schedule
------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------
3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------
Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------
See attached Schedule
----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------
(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
--------------------- ------------------------- ----------------------------------- -----------------------------
Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities (Note 7) Price per unit (Note 5)
e.g. CFD
--------------------- ------------------------- ----------------------------------- -----------------------------
N/A N/A N/A N/A
--------------------- ------------------------- ----------------------------------- -----------------------------
(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
-------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ------------ ------------- --------- -------------------
Product name, Writing, Number of Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, securities to price American, date paid/received per
purchasing, which the option European unit (Note 5)
varying etc. relates (Note 7) etc.
-------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ------------ ------------- --------- -------------------
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
-------------------- ---------------- ------------------- ------------ ------------- --------- -------------------
(ii) Exercising
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------ ------------------------------- --------------------------------------
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4. OTHER INFORMATION
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
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Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person
disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant
securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting
rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any
derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be
stated.
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None
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Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? (Note 9) - NO
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Date of disclosure 28 July 2006
------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------
Contact name Sarah Larkins
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Telephone number 01276 807383
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------
Specify category and nature of associate status (Note 10) Category (3) - directors (together with their
close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies.
------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------
Notes
The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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SCHEDULE
Form 8.1 Aggregated Dealings Disclosure
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For category 3 associates the period 14 July to 28 July 2006
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Part A - Purchases and Sales
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- -------------------------
Resultant holding of
shares
(excl. shares under
Name Date of dealing Purchase/Sale Number of Price ((pound)) option)
shares
Number %
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- -------------------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 6,732 1600p 1,673 0.0003%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 5,000 1600p 1,673 0.0003%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 5,000 1600p 1,673 0.0003%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 3,268 1603p 1,673 0.0003%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 8,797 1603p 1,673 0.0003%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
Peter HYLAND 21/07/2006 Purchase (SAYE) 1,275 698p 1,275 0.0002%
------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
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Part B - Exercising Options
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Resultant holding of
Product name Number of Exercise price shares under option
Name Date of (e.g. shares acquired ((pound)) per share Number %
exercise option/award)
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 6,732 1016p 39,303 0.008%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 5,000 993p 34,303 0.007%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Steven ELLIS 24/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 5,000 851p 29,303 0.006%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 3,268 1016p 26,035 0.005%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 8,797 873.25p 17,238 0.003%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Peter HYLAND 21/07/2006 Option (SAYE) 1,275 698p 9,912 0.0019%
--------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------------- ------------------------
Page 27 of 30
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON
28 JULY 2006 AT 15.43 HRS UNDER REF: 9250G
Publication of Prospectus
The following prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is
available for viewing:
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro Medium
Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Scheme Document in respect of
the proposed recommended cash acquisition of The BOC Group plc (the "Issuer") by
Linde AG
To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar
of your browser.
www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9250g_-2006-7-28.pdf
------------------------------------------------------------
For further information, please contact
Peter Turner - Director, Taxation and Treasury
The BOC Group plc
Telephone: 01276 477222
Sarah Larkins - Assistant Company Secretary
The BOC Group plc
Telephone:01276 477222
DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES
Please note that the information contained in the Prospectus may be addressed to
and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified
in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied
upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in
the Prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained
in the Prospectus you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are
part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein.
Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above
requirement.
Page 28 of 30
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 28 JULY 2006
AT 17.32 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061726-242D
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
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THE BOC GROUP plc ABN AMRO BANK NV LONDON BRANCH
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
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NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF THE PARTY SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed
acquired
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
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ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 27 JULY 2006 28 JULY 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
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26,008,069 5.05%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
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IN A LETTER DATED 28 JULY 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS HAS BEEN
ADVISED THAT ABN AMRO BANK NV LONDON BRANCH ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 5.05% (PREVIOUSLY 3.03%) INTEREST 01276 807383
IN THE ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 28 JULY 2006
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant, The BOC Group plc, has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 31, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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