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 24 January 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|
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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:
Statement made on 24 January 2006 regarding the movement in the share price of
The BOC Group plc.
THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 24 JANUARY 2006
AT 12.03 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2401061202-BB3A
24 January 2006
The BOC Group plc
Share price movement
The BOC Group plc (BOC) notes the recent movement in its share price and
confirms that it received an unsolicited, preliminary proposal from Linde AG.
The proposal was subject to a number of pre-conditions including financing,
anti-trust approvals and due diligence. The Board of BOC has met together with
its advisors and unanimously rejected the proposal because of its pre-conditions
and its failure to value fully the growth prospects of BOC.
The Directors of BOC state their continuing confidence in the current strategy
of the group to deliver growth and excellent returns to its shareholders as an
independent company.
Enquiries:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director, Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy 0207 379 5151
Neil Bennett
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: 24 January 2006
By: /s/ Carol Hunt
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Name: Carol Hunt
Title: Deputy Company Secretary