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 period from 1 February 2006 to 14 February 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|
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 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 31 January 2006 the Company had 509,562,298 Ordinary shares in issue.
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2. A notification dated 2 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 1 February 2006 the Company had 510,166,753 Ordinary shares in issue.
3. A notification dated 2 February 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a 3%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
4. A notification dated 2 February 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), a total of 267,305 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
5. A notification dated 2 February 2006 advising of the acquisition of 25
Ordinary shares in the Company by Sir Christopher O'Donnell, a director of
the Company, under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
6. A notification dated 2 February 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), a total of 16,098 Ordinary shares in the Company in which the
directors have a technical interest.
7. A notification dated 3 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 2 February 2006 the Company had 510,516,516 Ordinary shares in issue.
8. A notification dated 3 February 2006 advising that The BOC Group plc will
be announcing its results for the three months ended 31 December 2005 on
Wednesday 8 February 2006.
9. A notification dated 3 February 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), a total of 77,817 Ordinary shares in the Company in which the
directors have a technical interest.
10. A notification dated 6 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 3 February 2006 the Company had 510,762,456 Ordinary shares in issue.
11. A notification dated 7 February 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 5.2%
interest in the issued Ordinary shares capital of the Company.
12. A notification dated 8 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 7 February 2006 the Company had 511,597,906 Ordinary shares in issue.
13. A notification dated 8 February 2006 advising that Zurich Financial
Services and its Group have a 3.01% interest in the issued Ordinary share
capital of the Company.
14. A notification dated 9 February 2006 advising of the publication of the
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro
Medium Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Quarterly Result
for the period ended 31 December 2005.
15. A notification dated 9 February 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a
4.14% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
16. A notification dated 9 February 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), a total of 240,220 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
17. A notification dated 10 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 9 February 2006 the Company had 511,873,566 Ordinary shares in issue.
18. A notification dated 10 February 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), a total of 69,603 Ordinary shares in the Company in which the
directors have a technical interest.
19. A notification dated 14 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 13 February 2006 the Company had 512,122,834 Ordinary shares in issue.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 1 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0102060647-1F1D
1 February 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 31 January
2006 it had in issue 509,562,298 (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 2 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0202060650-6E33
2 February 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 1 February
2006 it had in issue 510,166,753 (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 2 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 10.55 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0202061053-488F
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 holder,
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder 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 - 15,209,462
ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 8,589
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 9,600
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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
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 27 JANUARY 2006 31 JANUARY 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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15,227,651 3.00%
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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 31 JANUARY 2006, THE BOC SARAH LARKINS
GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 3.00% INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY SHARE 01276 807383
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 2 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 2 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 11.40 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0202061137-ACB5
2 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals:-
1 February 2006 - 150,853 Ordinary shares of 25p each at an average exercise
price
of 967p per share
2 February 2006 - 116,452 Ordinary shares of 25p each at an average exercise
price
of 946p 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 a total of 267,305 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now
holds 4,921,387 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 4,921,387 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 2 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 13.48 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0202061346-53D1
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).
(1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to
the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16,
23 and 24.
(2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating the
shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 23
and 24.
(3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a
director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete
boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24.
(4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument
relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should
complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters.
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1. Name of the issuer 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a
transaction notified in accordance with DR
3.1.4R(1)(a); or
(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a
disclosure made in accordance with
section 324 (as extended by
section 328) of the Companies Act
1985; or
(iii) both (i) and (ii)
THE BOC GROUP plc (iii) IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOTH (i) AND (ii) ABOVE.
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3. Name of person discharging managerial 4. State whether notification relates to a person
responsibilities/director connected with a person discharging managerial
responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify
the connected person
CHRISTOPHER JOHN O'DONNELL N/A
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5. Indicate whether the notification 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or
is in respect of a holding of the derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
person referred to in 3 or 4
above or in respect of a non-beneficial
interest
IN RESPECT OF A HOLDING OF THE DIRECTOR ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH.
IN 3 ABOVE.
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7. Name of registered shareholders(s) 8 State the nature of the transaction
and, if more than one, the number
of shares held by each of them
CHRISTOPHER JOHN O'DONNELL PURCHASE OF SHARES UNDER THE DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT PLAN.
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9. Number of shares, 10. Percentage of issued class
debentures or financial acquired (treasury shares of
instruments relating to that class should not be taken
shares acquired into account when calculating
percentage)
25 LESS THAN 0.01%
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11. Number of shares, 12. Percentage of issued class
debentures or financial disposed (treasury shares of
instruments relating to that class should not be taken
shares disposed into account when calculating
percentage)
N/A N/A
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13. Price per share or value of 14. Date and place of
transaction transaction
1486.5p PER SHARE 1 FEBRUARY 2006,
LONDON
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15. Total holding following 16. Date issuer informed of
notification and total transaction
percentage holding
following notification (any
treasury shares should
not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
2,389 2 FEBRUARY 2006
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If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
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17 Date of grant 18. Period during which or date on which it can
be exercised
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19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant 20. Description of shares or debentures
of the option involved (class and number)
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21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which
or indication that price is to be fixed options held following notification
at the time of exercise
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23. Any additional information 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
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Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
SARAH LARKINS, ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
Date of notification 2 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 2 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 16.18 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0202061617-3E0A
2 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 2 February
2006 of 16,098 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise
price of 960.75p 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 16,098 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,905,289 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 4,905,289 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 3 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0302060652-9DF7
3 February 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 February
2006 it had in issue 510,516,616 (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 3 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 12.06 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0302061205-2C38
3 February 2006
The BOC Group plc
The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the three months ended 31
December 2005 on Wednesday 8 February 2006.
Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations
The BOC Group, Windlesham, UK
Telephone 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222)
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 3 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 16.10 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0302061609-95A3
3 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 3 February
2006 of 77,817 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise
price of 954.50p 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 77,817 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,827,472 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 4,827,472 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 6 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0602060649-4071
6 February 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 3 February
2006 it had in issue 510,762,456 (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
7 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 11.42 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0702061141-DC53
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 UBS AG
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3. Please state whether notification indicates 4. Number of the registered holder(s) and, if more than
that it is in respect of holding of the one holder, the number of shares held by each of them
shareholder 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 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 25,177,228
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,308,936
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 296
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 26,040
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed class
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 3 FEBRUARY 2006 7 FEBRUARY 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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26,512,500 5.20%
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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 6 FEBRUARY 2006, THE SARAH LARKINS
BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
AG HOLDS A 5.20% INTEREST IN THE 01276 807383
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 7 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 8 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.15 HRS UNDER REF: PRMUK-0802060714-9F3A
8 February 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 7 February
2006 it had in issue 511,597,906 (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 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 17.54 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0802061753-FDBE
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 Zurich Financial Services and its Group
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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 See attached schedule.
individual holder if it is a holding of that
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
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed class
acquired
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9. Class of security 10. Date of transaction 11. Date company informed
Ordinary shares of 25p each 8 February 2006 8 February 2006
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12. Total holding following this notification 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following
this notification
15,398,569 3.01%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
In a letter dated 8 February 2006, The BOC Group Sarah Larkins
plc has been advised that Zurich Financial Services Assistant Company Secretary
and its Group holds a 3.01% interest in the 01276 807383
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 ___8 February 2006_________
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Registered Holders Report
As at 8 February 2006, Zurich Financial Services and its Group through the
registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 15,398,569
Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc.
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Registered Holder Beneficial Owner Account Information Holding
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Chase Nominees Ltd Zurich Australia N/A 14,739
Insurance Ltd
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Vidacos Nominees Ltd Eagle Star Life N/A 46,994
Assurance Company of
Ireland Ltd
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BNY (OCS) Nominees Ltd Zurich Insurance N/A 63,242
Company, UK Branch
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 03449 85,000
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 02891 11,328,394
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 35822 9,523
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 11121 7,477
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 07205 630,647
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 21688 510,011
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Zurich Assurance Ltd 02642 774,672
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Littledown Nominees Ltd The Trustees of the 07199 62,212
Eagle Star Executives
Pension Scheme Trust
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Littledown Nominees Ltd Eagle Star Staff 07207 1,615,749
Pension Scheme
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BNY (OCS) Nominees Ltd Zurich Insurance 219064 183,748
Company, UK Branch
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William & Glyns (Isle of Man) Allied Dunbar 301780 19,000
Nominees Ltd International Fund
Managers Ltd
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William & Glyns (Isle of Man) Allied Dunbar 301778 23,941
Nominees Ltd International Fund
Managers Ltd
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William & Glyns (Isle of Man) Allied Dunbar 301781 23,220
Nominees Ltd International Fund
Managers Ltd
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TOTAL 15,398,569
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 9 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 12.43 HRS UNDER REF: 1830Y
Publication of Prospectus
The following prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is
available for viewing:
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro Medium
Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Quarterly Result for the
period ended 31 December 2005 of The BOC Group plc
To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar
of your browser.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1830y_-2006-2-9.pdf
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For further information, please contact
Peter Turner - Director, Taxation and Treasury
The BOC Group plc
Telephone: 01276 477222
Sarah Larkins - Assistant Company Secretary
The BOC Group plc
Telephone:01276 477222
DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES
Please note that the information contained in the Prospectus may be addressed to
and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified
in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied
upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in
the Prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained
in the Prospectus you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are
part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein.
Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above
requirement.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 9 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 16.15 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0902061614-ECCF
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 it 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one
is in respect of holding of the shareholder named in holder, the number of shares held by each of them
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 18,499,066
CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 2,638,590
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 14,800
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5. Number of 6. Percentage of issued 7. Number of shares/amount 8. Percentage of issued
shares/amount of stock class of stock disposed class
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 6 FEBRUARY 2006 9 FEBRUARY 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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21,152,456 4.14%
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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 9 FEBRUARY 2006, THE SARAH LARKINS
BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A 4.14% 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 9 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 9 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 16.35 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0902061634-D8B8
9 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals on
9 February 2006:-
119,322 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise price
of 990.14p per share
120,898 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 240,220 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,587,252 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 4,587,252 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 10 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1002060655-D49E
10 February 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 February
2006 it had in issue 511,873,566 (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 10 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 12.50 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1002061249-47D3
10 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals on
10 February 2006:-
50,223 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise price
of 979.66p per share
19,380 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 69,603 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,517,649 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 4,517,649 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 14 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 08.50 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1402060849-4300
14 February 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 13 February
2006 it had in issue 512,122,834 (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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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: February 16, 2006
By: /s/ Carol Hunt
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Name: Carol Hunt
Title: Deputy Company Secretary
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