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 25 March 2006 to 7 April 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 27 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on
24 March 2006 the Company had 513,075,428 Ordinary shares in issue.
2. A notification dated 29 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on
28 March 2006 the Company had 513,085,228 Ordinary shares in issue.
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3. A notification dated 29 March 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 4.98%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
4. A notification dated 30 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on
29 March 2006 the Company had 513,090,574 Ordinary shares in issue.
5. A notification dated 30 March 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a 6.43%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
6. A notification dated 31 March 2006 advising that Deutsche Bank AG have a
4.17% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
7. A notification dated 31 March 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.
8. A notification dated 3 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on
31 March 2006 the Company had 513,092,059 Ordinary shares in issue.
9. A notification dated 3 April 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 5.00%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
10. A notification dated 4 April 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a 7.00%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
11. A notification dated 5 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 4
April 2006 the Company had 513,103,353 Ordinary shares in issue.
12. A notification dated 5 April 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 4.69%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
13. A notification dated 6 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 5
April 2006 the Company had 513,135,869 Ordinary shares in issue.
14. A notification dated 7 April 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.
15. A notification dated 7 April 2006 advising of a disposal by Ogier Trustee
(Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share Trust
(1995), of a total of 11,234 Ordinary shares in the Company in which the
directors have a technical interest.
16. A notification dated 7 April 2006 advising that Deutsche Bank AG have a
3.84% 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 27 MARCH 2006
AT 07.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2703060650-EB67
27 March 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 24 March 2006
it had in issue 513,075,428 (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 29 MARCH 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2903060655-5045
29 March 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 28 March 2006
it had in issue 513,085,228 (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 29 MARCH 2006
AT 13.43 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2903061342-7766
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 UBS 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 NAMED IN 2 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 24,238,483
ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,306,796
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 5,840
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 1,390
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class of stock disposed
stock 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 MARCH 2006 29 MARCH 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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25,552,509 4.98%
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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 MARCH 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG HOLDS A 4.98% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 5.19%) 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 29 MARCH 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 30 MARCH 2006
AT 08.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3003060856-537E
30 March 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 29 March 2006
it had in issue 513,090,574 (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
30 MARCH 2006 AT 14.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3003061454-10C7
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 A PARTY NAMED IN 2 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED - 29,734,481
ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 3,278,000
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 5,800
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class of stock disposed
stock 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 MARCH 2006 30 MARCH 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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33,018,281 6.43%
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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 29 MARCH 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
6.43% (PREVIOUSLY 5.22%) 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 30 MARCH 2006
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THE BOC GROUP PLC ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 31 MARCH 2006 AT 11.33 HRS UNDER REF:
PRNUK-3103061131-6A5A
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 NAMED IN 2 SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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 class of stock disposed
stock 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 30 MARCH 2006 31 MARCH 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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21,384,134 4.17%
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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 30 MARCH 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT DEUTSCHE BANK AG HOLDS ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
A 4.17% (PREVIOUSLY 3.21%) INTEREST IN THE 01276 807383
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 31 MARCH 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 31 MARCH 2006
AT 14.53 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3103061450-CEE0
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 City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)
1. KEY INFORMATION
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) Robert WOWK
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Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
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Class of relevant security to which the dealings Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
being disclosed relate (Note 2)
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Date of dealing 17 March 2006
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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)
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Long | Short
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Number (%) | Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A | N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A | N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A | N/A
purchase/sell |
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Total N/a | N/A
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(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other
than the class dealt in (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Long | Short
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Number (%) | Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A | N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A | N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A | N/A
purchase/sell |
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Total N/A | N/A
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(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Details
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Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each 49,143
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3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
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Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
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Sale 6,488 1550p
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities Price per unit
e.g. CFD (Note 7) (Note 5)
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N/A
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(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
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Product name, Writing, Number of Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, securities price American, date paid/
purchasing, to which the European etc. received per
varying etc. option unit (Note 5)
relates
(Note 7)
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(ii) Exercising
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Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
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Award (LTIP) 6,488 Nil
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(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
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Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
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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 31 March 2006
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Contact name Carol Hunt
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Telephone number 01276 807759
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
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Specify category and nature of associate status Category (3) - directors (together with their
(Note 10) close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies
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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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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 3 APRIL 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0304060650-DB50
3 April 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 31 March 2006
it had in issue 513,092,059 (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 3 APRIL 2006
AT 11.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0304061111-8BCC
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 UBS 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 NAMED IN 2 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 24,351,435
ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,306,796
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 2,000
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 1,390
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class of stock disposed
stock 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 29 MARCH 2006 3 APRIL 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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25,661,621 5.00%
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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 31 MARCH 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG HOLDS A 5.00% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 4.98%) 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 3 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 4 APRIL 2006
AT 10.44 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0404061043-1EC9
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 A PARTY NAMED IN 2 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED - 32,643,646
ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 3,278,000
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 5,800
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class of stock disposed
stock 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 29 MARCH 2006 4 APRIL 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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35,927,446 7.00%
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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 31 MARCH 2006, THE BOC GROUP CAROL HUNT
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
7.00% (PREVIOUSLY 6.43%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY 01276 807759
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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 4 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 5 APRIL 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0504060654-4AB1
5 April 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 4 April 2006
it had in issue 513,103,353 (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 5 APRIL 2006
AT 18.11 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0504061809-771D
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 UBS 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 NAMED IN 2 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 22,697,161
ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,371,487
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 1,920
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 1,390
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of class of stock disposed
stock 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 31 MARCH 2006 5 APRIL 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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24,071,958 4.69%
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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 3 APRIL 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG HOLDS A 4.69% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 5.00%) 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 5 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 6 APRIL 2006
AT 08.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0604060856-6CCD
6 April 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 5 April 2006
it had in issue 513,135,869 (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 7 APRIL 2006
AT 13.41 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0704061338-166C
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 City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)
1. KEY INFORMATION
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) See attached Schedule
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Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
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Class of relevant security to which the dealings Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
being disclosed relate (Note 2)
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Date of dealing See attached Schedule
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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)
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Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities See attached Schedule See attached Schedule
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A N/A
purchase/sell
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Total See attached Schedule See attached Schedule
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(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other
than the class dealt in (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A N/A
purchase/sell
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Total N/A N/A
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(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Details
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Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each See attached Schedule
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3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
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Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
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See attached Schedule
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities Price per unit
e.g. CFD (Note 7) (Note 5)
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N/A
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(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
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Product name, Writing, Number of Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, securities price American, date paid/
purchasing, to which the European etc. received per
varying etc. option unit (Note 5)
relates
(Note 7)
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(ii) Exercising
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Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
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See attached Schedule N/A N/A
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(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
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Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
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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 7 April 2006
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Contact name Carol Hunt
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Telephone number 01276 807759
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
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Specify category and nature of associate status Category (3) - directors (together with their
(Note 10) close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies
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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
For category 3 associates the period 1 April to 7 April 2006
Part A - Purchases and Sales
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Resultant holding of
shares
(excl. shares under
Name Date of dealing Purchase/Sale Number of shares Price ((pound)) option)
Number %
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Emslie Brian Simpson 5 April 2006 Sale 1,286 1550p 11,743 0.002
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Donovan Gerald 4 April 2006 Purchase (SAYE) 357 894p 1,586 0.0003
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Ormrod Stephen Ellis 30 March 2006 Transfer 11,171 Nil 11,273 0.002
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Rice Anthony 4 April 2006 Purchase (SAYE) 525 698p 535 0.0001
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Part B - Exercising Options
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Resultant holding of
Product name Number of shares Exercise shares under option
Name Date of exercise (e.g. acquired price ((pound)) Number %
option/award) per share
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Donovan Gerald 4 April 2006 Option (SAYE) 357 894p 8,128 0.0015
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Rice Anthony 4 April 2006 Option (SAYE) 525 698p 5,432 0.001
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 7 APRIL 2006
AT 16.23 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0704061622-4D23
7 April 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 7 April
2006 of 11,234 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise
price of 947p per share by Ogier Trustee (Jersey) Limited (the Trustee) as
trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share Trust (1995) (the Trust). These
Ordinary shares have been transferred, following exercise of options, to
participants in the Company's senior executive share incentive plans.
Following this disposal of 11,234 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,284,391 Ordinary shares.
Each of the executive Directors of the Company is a potential beneficiary under
the Trust and therefore for Companies Act purposes is regarded as interested in
all of these 4,284,391 Ordinary shares. Despite this technical interest, each
executive Director will only be entitled to receive Ordinary shares from the
Trust in satisfaction of options granted to him in respect of these Ordinary
shares.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 7 APRIL 2006
AT 16.32 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0704061630-F7BE
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 NAMED IN 2 SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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 class of stock disposed
stock 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 7 APRIL 2006 7 APRIL 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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19,690,490 3.84%
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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 7 APRIL 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc CAROL HUNT
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT DEUTSCHE BANK AG HOLDS A DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
3.84% (PREVIOUSLY 4.17%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY 01276 807759
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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 7 APRIL 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: April 11, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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