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 5 June 2006 to 16 June 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 _____
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 5 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 2 June 2006 the Company had 514,287,996
Ordinary shares in issue.
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2. A notification dated 5 June 2006 advising that The Goldmans Sachs
Group, Inc have a 5.2% interest in the issued Ordinary share
capital of the Company.
3. A notification dated 6 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 5 June 2006 the Company had 514,305,060
Ordinary shares in issue.
4. A notification dated 6 June 2006 advising that Deutsche Bank AG
have a 3.8% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of
the Company.
5. A notification dated 6 June 2006 advising that BOC India has won a
contract from JSW Steel Limited.
6. A notification dated 7 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 6 June 2006 the Company had 514,306,060
Ordinary shares in issue.
7. A notification dated 8 June 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 3,718 Ordinary shares in the
Company in which the directors have a technical interest.
8. A notification dated 9 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 8 June 2006 the Company had 514,310,491
Ordinary shares in issue.
9. A notification dated 9 June 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.
10. A notification dated 12 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 9 June 2006 the Company had 514,327,496
Ordinary shares in issue.
11. A notification dated 12 June 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 5,569 Ordinary shares in the
Company in which the directors have a technical interest.
12. A notification dated 13 June 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have
a 8.92% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the
Company.
13. A notification dated 14 June 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have
a 9.13% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the
Company.
14. A notification dated 15 June 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the
close of business on 14 June 2006 the Company had 514,370,038
Ordinary shares in issue.
15. A notification dated 16 June 2006 advising that Lehman Brothers
International (Europe) have a 3.49% interest in the issued
Ordinary share capital of the Company.
16. A notification dated 16 June 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.
17. A notification dated 16 June 2006 advising that The Goldman Sachs
Group, Inc have a 6.15% 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 5 JUNE 2006
AT 09.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0506060858-9FBE
5 June 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 2 June 2006
it had in issue 514,287,996 (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 JUNE 2006
AT 11.52 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-05061150-83C7
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 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
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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 GOLDMAN, SACHS & Co - 42,083
ABOVE GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL - 26,624,484
GS&CO - 1,252
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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 MAY 2006 5 JUNE 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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26,667,819 5.2%
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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 2 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
INC HOLDS A 5.2% (PREVIOUSLY 4.05%) INTEREST IN 01276 807383
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 5 JUNE 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 6 JUNE 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0606060652-11B6
6 June 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 June 2006
it had in issue 514,305,060 (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 6 JUNE 2006
AT 12.05 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0606061204-46DD
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 5 JUNE 2006 6 JUNE 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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19,561,483 3.8%
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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 5 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT DEUTSCHE BANK AG ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 3.8% (PREVIOUSLY 4.10%) INTEREST IN 01276 807383
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 6 JUNE 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO
A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 6 JUNE 2006
AT 13.49 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0606061348-8996
6 June 2006
BOC India wins another major onsite contract
from JSW Steel Limited
BOC India Limited (BOCI), a subsidiary of The BOC Group, one of the world's
largest industrial gases companies, has entered into a long-term contract to
supply gases for an expansion programme underway at JSW Steel Limited (JSW) at
Bellary, Karnataka, southern India.
JSW Steel Limited (formerly Jindal Vijayanager Steel Limited) operates a
world-class steel making facility at Bellary and is nearly doubling its capacity
to 7 million tonnes a year. Under the new contract, BOCI will supply JSW Steel
over 3,000 tonnes per day of gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and argon from a
custom-built air separation unit (ASU). To meet this requirement BOCI will set
up one of the largest build-and-operate on-site air separation plant in the
country. The state-of-the-art ASU will meet all of JSW Steel's gases
requirements and additionally will produce liquid products to meet the growing
demand from customers in southern India. This ASU, which will be one of BOC's
largest in Asia, is expected to be commissioned in 2008 in time to meet the
requirements of gases arising from the ongoing expansion programme at JSW Steel.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. B. N. Singh, joint managing director & CEO, JSW
Steel Limited said, "BOC was able to provide the best technical solution for our
gases requirement, this along with its reputation for quality and reliability
was key in our selection of BOC to support our expansion programme."
"We are delighted to be selected by JSW Steel for this second contract to meet
all their gases requirements arising from their expansion programme. We value
our relationship with JSW Steel and with the gases requirement of nearly 4500
MTPD from the expansion alone they will become BOCI's largest customer in
India," said Mr ER Raj Narayanan, managing director, BOC India Limited.
Sanjiv Lamba, managing director, PGS South & South East Asia, The BOC Group.
said, "At BOC we recognise the importance of investment in our business in India
and are delighted to have an opportunity to do this at JSW Steel's world class
steel plant in Vijaynagar. We are confident that our commitment of continuous
and focused investment in growth markets such as southern India will help us
deliver our growth strategy in India and further strengthen our position as the
leading industrial gases company in India and across Asia."
This contract follows an earlier agreement signed last year with JSW Steel to
supply its Bellary site with some 1,400 tonnes per day of oxygen and nitrogen.
An ASU is currently under construction by a BOC joint venture, with commercial
production expected to begin later this year. In addition to its major air
separation plants in Jamshedpur, Tarapur and Taloja, BOCI has recently
commissioned its latest merchant ASU in Hyderabad.
In the fiscal year ending 31st March 2006, BOC India registered its highest ever
turnover of Rs. 560.93 crores, recording a growth of 32% over the previous year.
Net profit after tax increased by 181% from Rs. 27.97 crores to Rs. 78.63
crores. The year also witnessed several product launches and commissioning of
plants across the country.
About JSW Steel: JSW Steel Ltd is part of the O P Jindal Group and is one of
India's largest steel manufacturers. It is a fully integrated company having
facilities from mining of iron ore to colour coated steel. It ranks among
India's top business houses in turnover, size and scale of operations. JSW Steel
Ltd. consists of the most modern, eco-friendly steel plants with the latest
technologies for both upstream and downstream processes. The company encompasses
the Vijayanagar Works in Karnataka and the Tarapur and Vasind Works in
Maharashtra.
About BOC: Serving two million customers in more than 50 countries, The BOC
Group is one of the largest and most global of the world's leading gases
companies. It employs around 30,000 people and had total revenues of (pound)4.6
billion in 2005.
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For more than a century, BOC's gases and expertise have contributed to advances
in many industries and aspects of everyday life, including steel-making,
refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment,
welding and cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production,
electronics and health care. Further information about The BOC Group may be
obtained on the Internet at www.boc.com.
About BOC India Limited: BOC India Limited (BOCI) is a leading player in the
gases business in India since 1935. Part of The BOC Group of UK, BOCI provides a
one-stop solution to every sphere of gas and gas related business. BOCI has
excelled through successfully blending local innovation and adaptation with
international expertise from the Group. Be it for food processing, medical,
domestic or industrial use, BOC India provides tailor-made solutions for its
customers. BOCI does this while adhering to the strictest international
standards of production and safety that it has come to be known for.
Media contact:
BOC India Limited
Sourav Das
Manager Corporate Communication
Phone: +91 33 2401 4708 (ext. 273)
Mobile: +9198314 08803
Email: s.das@boci.co.in
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 7 JUNE 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0706060646-9051
7 June 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 6 June 2006
it had in issue 514,306,060 (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 8 JUNE 2006
AT 17.07 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0806061706-44B2
8 June 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 8 June 2006
of 3,718 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at nil cost 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 3,718 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,267,884 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 4,267,884 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 9 JUNE 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0906060647-AC5A
9 June 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 8 June 2006
it had in issue 514,310,491 (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 9 JUNE 2006
AT 15.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0906061501-5239
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
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) Peter Andrew TURNER
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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 31 May 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 1,793 0.0003% N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Total 1,793 0.0003% 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 N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A N/A N/A N/A
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purchase/sell
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Total N/A N/A 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 25p each 13,166
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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 1,353 1561p
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities (Note 7) Price per unit (Note 5)
e.g. CFD
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N/A N/A N/A 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 securities to Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, which the option price American, date paid/received
purchasing, relates (Note 7) European etc. per unit
varying etc. (Note 5)
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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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N/A 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 9 June 2006
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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
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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.
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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 12 JUNE 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1206060650-D6CB
12 June 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 9 June 2006
it had in issue 514,327,496 (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 12 JUNE 2006
AT 10.55 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1206061052-25D9
12 June 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 12 June
2006 of 5,569 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an exercise price of
1016p 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 5,569 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,262,315 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 4,262,315 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 13 JUNE 2006
AT 17.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1306061700-9BC4
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 -
ABOVE 44,579,397
CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 1,300,000
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 7,200
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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 9 JUNE 2006 13 JUNE 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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45,886,597 8.92%
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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 13 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc CAROL HUNT
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 8.92% (PREVIOUSLY 9.11%) INTEREST IN 01276 807759
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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 13 JUNE 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 14 JUNE 2006
AT 17.45 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1406061743-1485
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 -
ABOVE 45,662,766
CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 1,300,000
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 3,600
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of 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 12 JUNE 2006 14 JUNE 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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46,966,366 9.13%
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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 14 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT DEUTSCHE BANK AG ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 9.13% (PREVIOUSLY 8.92%) INTEREST IN 01276 807383
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 14 JUNE 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 15 JUNE 2006
AT 08.36 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1506060834-62D8
15 June 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 June 2006
it had in issue 514,370,038 (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 16 JUNE 2006
AT 14.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1606061403-4260
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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE)
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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 13 JUNE 2006 16 JUNE 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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17,931,566 3.49%
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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 15 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT LEHMAN BROTHERS ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) HOLDS A 3.49% 01276 807383
INTEREST 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 16 JUNE 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 16 JUNE 2006
AT 14.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1606061411-CDCE
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
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) Raymond WALKER
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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
being disclosed relate (Note 2) 25 pence each
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Date of dealing 9 June 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)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Long Short
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
Number (%) Number (%)
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
(1) Relevant securities 342 0.00007% N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
(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 342 0.00007% N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
(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
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------
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(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)
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Class of relevant security: Details
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------
Ordinary Shares of 25p each 1,722
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------
3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------
Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------
Purchase (SAYE) 151 894p
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
-------------------------- ----------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -----------------------
Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities (Note 7) Price per unit (Note
e.g. CFD 5)
-------------------------- ----------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -----------------------
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 securities Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, to which the option price American, date paid/received
purchasing, relates (Note 7) European etc. per unit
varying etc. (Note 5)
---------------------- ------------------ ------------------------ ------------ ----------------- --------- -------------
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)
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------
SAYE 151 894p
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(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 16 June 2006
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Contact name Sarah Larkins
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Telephone number 01276 807383
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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 (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.
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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 16 JUNE 2006
AT 16.58 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1606061657-6FBA
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 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
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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 GOLDMAN, SACHS & Co - 42,082
ABOVE GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL - 31,580,364
GS&CO - 1,060
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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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 14 JUNE 2006 16 JUNE 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
31,623,507 6.15%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN A LETTER DATED 15 JUNE 2006, THE BOC GROUP plc SARAH LARKINS
HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE GOLDMAN SACHS ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
GROUP, INC. HOLDS A 6.15% (PREVIOUSLY 5.2%) 01276 807383
INTEREST 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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 16 JUNE 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: June 19, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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