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 for the month of July 2004
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 1 July 2004, advising details of the exercise of
an option by A E Isaac, a director of the Company, under The BOC Group
plc Senior Executives Share Option Scheme and sale of shares.
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2. A notification dated 1 July 2004 in respect of the six monthly block
listing return for Savings Related Share Option Schemes and the
Executive Option Schemes.
3. A notification dated 15 July 2004, advising that Cater Allen
International Limited no longer have a notifiable interest in the
issued share capital of The BOC Group plc.
4. A notification dated 26 July 2004, advising that Cater Allen
International Limited have a notifiable interest of 5% in the issued
share capital of The BOC Group plc.
5. A notification dated 29 July 2004, advising that The BOC Group plc
will be announcing its Nine Months results on 3 August 2004.
6. A notification dated 30 July 2004, advising of the completion of the
sale of The BOC Group's US packaged gas business to Airgas on 30 July.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 1 JULY 2004
AT 14:35 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0107041433-346E
SCHEDULE 11
NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS AND CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of director
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The BOC Group plc Anthony Eric Isaac
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3. Please state whether notification indicates 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if
that it is in respect of holding of the more than one holder, the number of shares
shareholder named in 2 above or in respect held by each of them (if notified)
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 or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest
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In respect of director named in 2 above Anthony Eric Isaac
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5. Please state whether notification relates to 6. Please state the nature of the transaction.
a person(s) connected with the director For PEP transactions please indicate whether
named in 2 above and identify the connected general/single co PEP and if
person(s) discretionary/non discretionary
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N/a Exercise of option and sale of shares
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7. Number of 8. Percentage of 9. Number of 10. Percentage of
shares/amount of issued class shares/amount of issued class
stock acquired stock disposed
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45,000 Less than 0.1% 45,000 Less than 0.1%
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11. Class of security 12. Price per share 13. Date of 14. Date company
transaction informed
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Ordinary shares Exercise price: 1 July 2004 1 July 2004
of 25p each 716p
Sale price:
921.17p
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15. Total holding following this notification 16. Total percentage holding of issued class
following this notification
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8,057 shares Less than 0.1%
1,409,211 options over shares 0.28% including options over shares
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If a director has been granted options by the company please complete the
following boxes.
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17. Date of grant 18. Period during which or date on which
options exercisable
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19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the 20. Description of shares or debentures
option involved: class, number
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21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) 22. Total number of shares or debentures over
or indication that price is to be fixed at which options held following this
time of exercise notification
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23. Any additional information 24. Name of contact and telephone number for
queries
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Carol Hunt
01276 807759
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25. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
Carol Hunt, Deputy Company Secretary
Date of notification ___1 July 2004____
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 1 JULY 2004 AT 17.00 HRS
UNDER REF: PRNUK-0107041659-8D09
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
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1. Name of company The BOC Group plc
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2. Name of scheme Savings-Related Share Option Scheme
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3. Period of return: From 1 January 2004 to 30 June 2004
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4. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt 6,199,435
security) not issued under scheme
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5. Number of shares issued/allotted under scheme 542,528
during period:
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6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end 5,656,907
of period
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7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt Listing granted on 5 April 1978 for Ordinary
securities) originally listed and the date of shares of 25p each
admission;
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Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our
records 498,652,254 Ordinary Shares of 25p each
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Contact for queries: Karen Weston Address: The BOC Group plc, Chertsey Road
Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6HJ
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Name: Karen Weston Telephone: 01276 807388
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Person making return Name: Karen Weston
Position: Administration Assistant Signature: Karen Weston
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SCHEDULE 5
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
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1. Name of company The BOC Group plc
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2. Name of scheme Executive Share Option Scheme
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3. Period of return: From 1 January 2004 to 30 June 2004
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4. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt 11,681,836
security) not issued under scheme
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5. Number of shares issued/allotted under scheme 313,881
during period:
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6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted at end 11,367,955
of period
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7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock/debt Listing granted on 20 March 1985 for Ordinary
securities) originally listed and the date of shares of 25p each
admission;
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Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our
records 498,652,254 Ordinary Shares of 25p each
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Contact for queries: Karen Weston Address: The BOC Group plc, Chertsey Road
Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6HJ
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Name: Karen Weston Telephone: 01276 807388
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Person making return Name: Karen Weston
Position:...Administration Assistant Signature: Karen Weston
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 15 JULY 2004
AT 08.38 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1507040837-92D8
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
The BOC Group plc Cater Allen International Limited
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that See additional information
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
Notification in respect of party named in 2 above.
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of 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 7 July 2004 14 July 2004
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
The BOC Group plc had previously been advised Sarah Larkins
that pursuant to s198 of the Companies Act, Cater 01276 807383
Allen International Limited had an interest of
3.49% in the issued Ordinary shares of the
Company.
In a letter dated 7 July 2004 and received on 14
July 2004 The BOC Group plc has been notified
that Cater Allen International Limited no longer
has a notifiable interest in the issued 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, Assistant Company Secretary
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Date of notification ___15 July 2004_________
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 26 JULY 2004
AT 14.25 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2607041423-4625
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
The BOC Group plc Cater Allen International Limited
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3. Please state whether notification indicates that 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, the number of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of a
non-beneficial interest or in the case of an
individual holder if it is a holding of that See additional information
person's spouse or children under the age of 18
Notification in respect of party named in 2 above.
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued class
shares/amount of 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 21 July 2004 26 July 2004
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this
notification
24,852,762 5%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
In a letter dated 21 July 2004 and received on 26 Sarah Larkins
July 2004 The BOC Group plc has been notified 01276 807383
that Cater Allen International Limited have a
5.00% notifiable interest in the issued Ordinary
share capital of the Company.
The Company has been advised that this holding
has arisen from stock lending transactions.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification
Sarah Larkins, Assistant Company Secretary
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Date of notification ___26 July 2004_________
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 29 JULY 2004
AT 08.18 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2907040814-9370
29 July 2004
The BOC Group plc
The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the nine months ended 30
June 2004 on Tuesday 3 August 2004.
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Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations
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Tel: 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222)
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 30 JULY 2004
AT 16.06 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3007041605-325A
Sale of US packaged gas business completed
In January 2004 The BOC Group announced its intention to sell its US packaged
gas business to Airgas. On 2 April 2004 it announced it had signed a formal
asset purchase agreement with Airgas and expected to complete the transaction by
31 July 2004. The consideration was to be USD200 million in cash, of which
USD175 million was payable upon the closing of the transaction, with up to an
additional USD25 million to be paid on or about 15 November 2005.
The transaction was completed on 30 July 2004 and the initial cash payment of
USD175 million was received.
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Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations
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Tel: 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222)
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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: August 2, 2004
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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