Possible Offer

 

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RNS Number : 7461L 
Invocas Group plc 
16 January 2009 
 

INVOCAS GROUP PLC 
("Invocas" or "the Group") 
 
 
Statement in respect of a possible offer 
 
 
Following the rise in the Company's share price yesterday, the Board announces 
that it is in very preliminary discussions that may or may not lead to an offer 
for the issued share capital of the Company. 
 
 
The Board emphasises that these discussions are at an extremely early stage and 
there can be no certainty that an offer will be made. 
 
 
A further announcement will be made in due course. 
 
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code, as at the close of business on 
15 January 2009, the Company had 28,566,585 ordinary shares of 0.25 pence each 
in issue. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for these 
shares is GB00B0ZGN364. 
 
 
 
For further information: 
 
 
+----------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ 
|          Invocas Group plc             |          Tel: [phone]     | 
|          Stephen Lightley, CEO         |          2460                   | 
|                                        |                                 | 
+----------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ 
|          Charles Stanley Securities    |          Tel: [phone]    | 
|          (Financial Adviser &          |          6457                   | 
|          Nominated Adviser)            |                                 | 
|          Philip Davies / Rick Thompson |                                 | 
|          / Carl Holmes                 |                                 | 
+----------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ 
 
 
DEALING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 
 
 
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code, if any person is, or becomes, 
"interested" (directly or indirectly) in one per cent. or more of any class of 
"relevant securities" of the Company, all "dealings" in any "relevant 
securities" of the Company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a 
derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly 
disclosed by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the London business day 
following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue 
until the date on which any offer (if made) becomes, or is declared, 
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or the date on 
which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together 
pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to 
acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of the Company, they will be 
deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. 
 
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all "dealings" in "relevant 
securities" of the Company by an offeror or the Company, or any of their 
respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London 
time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. 
 
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies whose "relevant securities" 
and "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of securities in issue, can 
be found on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. 
 
"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic 
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of 
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by 
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in 
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. 
 
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the City Code, which can also be found 
on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. If you are in any doubt 
as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing under Rule 8, you 
should consult the Panel. 
 
If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contact 
an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and 
Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or 
contact the Panel on telephone number [phone]; fax number +44 (0) 
20 7236 7013. 
 
 
 
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