ChezGiven 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thats why the cunts were in on a sunday all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Announcements to the London Stock Exchange today: RNS Number:8847HBelgravia Group 21 August 2006 For immediate release 21 August 2006 Newcastle United plc Response to Press Speculation Following recent press speculation, The Belgravia Group ("Belgravia") confirms that it is examining the potential opportunity of acquiring Newcastle United plc ("Newcastle" or the "Company"), which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia. A further statement will be made if appropriate. Enquiries: Tavistock Communications John West Tel: (020) 7920 3150 Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that 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 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle by Belgravia or Newcastle, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END LONDON (AFX) - Newcastle United gained 8 pence to 69, following a weekend press report that the football club has received a takeover approach from Belgravia Group, a little-known offshore investment company based in Jersey. The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to The Sunday Telegraph. newsdesk@afxnews.com fjb/vjt COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News. AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited LONDON (AFX) - Offshore investment group Belgravia Group confirmed, following weekend press speculation, that it is looking at a takeover bid for Newcastle United PLC, which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia. The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to a report in The Sunday Telegraph. newsdesk@afxnews.com nes COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News. AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited RNS Number:9046HNewcastle United PLC 21 August 2006 PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 August 2006 NEWCASTLE UNITED PLC ("NEWCASTLE") In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), Newcastle confirms that it has 133,107,121 ordinary shares of 5 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the UK ISIN code GB0006572795. A further announcement will be made if appropriate. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of Newcastle (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle by the potential offeror or Newcastle, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover Panel. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6846 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Pointy Slippers off if you love the toon???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Announcements to the London Stock Exchange today: RNS Number:8847HBelgravia Group 21 August 2006 For immediate release 21 August 2006 Newcastle United plc Response to Press Speculation Following recent press speculation, The Belgravia Group ("Belgravia") confirms that it is examining the potential opportunity of acquiring Newcastle United plc ("Newcastle" or the "Company"), which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia. A further statement will be made if appropriate. Enquiries: Tavistock Communications John West Tel: (020) 7920 3150 Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that 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 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle by Belgravia or Newcastle, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END LONDON (AFX) - Newcastle United gained 8 pence to 69, following a weekend press report that the football club has received a takeover approach from Belgravia Group, a little-known offshore investment company based in Jersey. The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to The Sunday Telegraph. newsdesk@afxnews.com fjb/vjt COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News. AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited LONDON (AFX) - Offshore investment group Belgravia Group confirmed, following weekend press speculation, that it is looking at a takeover bid for Newcastle United PLC, which may or may not lead to an offer for the Company being made by Belgravia. The bid, which is at an early stage, would value the club at close to 100 mln stg, according to a report in The Sunday Telegraph. newsdesk@afxnews.com nes COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News. AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited RNS Number:9046HNewcastle United PLC 21 August 2006 PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 August 2006 NEWCASTLE UNITED PLC ("NEWCASTLE") In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), Newcastle confirms that it has 133,107,121 ordinary shares of 5 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the UK ISIN code GB0006572795. A further announcement will be made if appropriate. Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Newcastle, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of Newcastle (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3. Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant securities" of Newcastle by the potential offeror or Newcastle, or by any of their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk. "Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities. Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover Panel. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END 182220[/snapback] That last announcement means fuck all to me, like. I've seen all the others when takeover talk has arisen but never that'un. Does that mean an offer was submitted or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34422 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If it's not a Sheik now I'm gonna be a bit disappointed tbh. Belgravia's representatives are pretty much gonna have to put towels on their heads to placate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6846 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON. 182225[/snapback] PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it be true I want the club to be a rich Arabs plaything, I've waited 40 years, watching shite (with a few exceptions) so a few years of high "loads a money" drama (please)and then we can be crap again for eternity as far as I'm concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON. 182225[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket. 182223[/snapback] Correct, doesn't mean it has to happen, but they would have to make a reasonable offer. I think all we know for sure now is that Belgravia have made an offer for at least 1% on behalf of...someone, possibly themselves, but can reasonably assume it's a proper takeover attempt. :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34422 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight. I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 i don;t care who it is as long as there rich and give us lots of money to buy players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 That last announcement means fuck all to me, like. I've seen all the others when takeover talk has arisen but never that'un. Does that mean an offer was submitted or what? 182224[/snapback] I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GafferTape 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Fuck the sheik. I've only just about managed to lose the southern glory hunter fucking tag - (thanks Graeme!). Fuck off back to sand land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34422 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 BOOM! SHEIK SHEIK SHEIK THA TOON. 182225[/snapback] PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it be true I want the club to be a rich Arabs plaything, I've waited 40 years, watching shite (with a few exceptions) so a few years of high "loads a money" drama (please)and then we can be crap again for eternity as far as I'm concerned 182234[/snapback] Exactly. We're at the footballing roulette table, spin the fucking wheel. Always bet on sheik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach). 182240[/snapback] I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I just wonder who is selling, John Hall, Dougie or Shepherd ?, if I recall correctly anyone owning over 30% of the shares must make a move to buy the remaining 70% and take the club of the stockmarket. 182223[/snapback] Correct, doesn't mean it has to happen, but they would have to make a reasonable offer. I think all we know for sure now is that Belgravia have made an offer for at least 1% on behalf of...someone, possibly themselves, but can reasonably assume it's a proper takeover attempt. :blush: 182237[/snapback] Fact of the matter is, the richer the client, the better the cut Belgravia will take from it. They're moving pretty damned quickly for it to be small pickings IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34422 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 By the way, I know he reads on here, so can I just say in advance how much I'm looking forward to HTT's page-long parochial cobblers about how a Geordie should always run the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach). 182240[/snapback] I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares. 182244[/snapback] What I was trying to say, albeit very craply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6846 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Just took this photo on the Coast Road, do you think it means something ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34422 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach). 182240[/snapback] I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares. 182244[/snapback] Aye, that's what it is. It's a stock exchange requirement signifying that a bid is about to/has been made, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight. I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn. 182238[/snapback] Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ? Its practically a jizz-fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Just took this photo on the Coast Road, do you think it means something ???? 182248[/snapback] Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6846 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I may be wrong but I think that's the club officially confirming that the shares are available for purchase (i.e. they're welcoming the approach). 182240[/snapback] I think they are just following their legal obligation to disclose the quantity/value of the shares. 182244[/snapback] Aye, that's what it is. It's a stock exchange requirement signifying that a bid is about to/has been made, I think. 182250[/snapback] I think you're right, it's beyond the "possible" stage, I believe it means "imminent" or "intended" !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I'll listen to the assorted luminaries on Talksport talk shit about this on my way home tonight. I do hope it's someone particularly stupid like Jason Cundy or Patrick Kinghorn. 182238[/snapback] Talking of the Talksport loons, have you ever heard Gab Marcotti rave about Obafemi Martins ? Its practically a jizz-fest. 182251[/snapback] Doesn't he do that about all those who play in Italy?? No doubt another plug for his book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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