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 15 February 2006 to 28 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 15 February 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 4.99%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
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2. A notification dated 16 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 15 February 2006 the Company had 512,270,589 Ordinary shares in issue.
3. A notification dated 17 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 16 February 2006 the Company had 512,380,107 Ordinary shares in issue.
4. A notification dated 17 February 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 5.08%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
5. A notification dated 17 February 2006 advising of a disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), of a total of 4,718 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
6. A notification dated 20 February 2006 advising of a disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), of a total of 30,872 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
7. A notification dated 21 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 20 February 2006 the Company had 512,445,612 Ordinary shares in issue.
8. A notification dated 22 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 21 February 2006 the Company had 512,578,429 Ordinary shares in issue.
9. A notification dated 22 February 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 4.83%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
10. A notification dated 22 February 2006 advising of a disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), of a total of 8,332 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
11. A notification dated 23 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 22 February 2006 the Company had 512,609,257 Ordinary shares in issue.
12. A notification dated 24 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 23 February 2006 the Company had 512,641,209 Ordinary shares in issue.
13. A notification dated 24 February 2006 advising of a disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share
Trust (1995), of a total of 11,403 Ordinary shares in the Company in which
the directors have a technical interest.
14. A notification dated 27 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 24 February 2006 the Company had 512,668,241 Ordinary shares in issue.
15. A notification dated 28 February 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business
on 27 February 2006 the Company had 512,675,491 Ordinary shares in issue.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 15 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 17.11 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1502061709-1AAD
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 that it is 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder,
in respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 the number of shares held by each of them
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 - 24,232,428
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,308,936
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 316
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 class
shares/amount of stock 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 14 FEBRUARY 2006 15 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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25,567,720 4.99%
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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 15 FEBRUARY 2006, THE CAROL HUNT
BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
AG HOLDS A 4.99% (PREVIOUSLY 5.20%) 01276 807759
INTEREST IN 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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 15 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 16 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1602060712-7259
16 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 15 February
2006 it had in issue 512,270,589 (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 17 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.20 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1702060652-9C1E
17 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 16 February
2006 it had in issue 512,380,107 (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 17 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 11.26 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1702061116-B0AF
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 that it is 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder,
in respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 the number of shares held by each of them
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 - 24,704,698
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,308,936
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 316
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 class
shares/amount of stock 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 15 FEBRUARY 2006 17 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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26,039,990 5.08%
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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 16 FEBRUARY 2006, THE CAROL HUNT
BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
AG HOLDS A 5.08% (PREVIOUSLY 4.99%) 01276 807759
INTEREST IN 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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 17 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 17 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 15.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1702061550-BC1B
17 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals:
16 February 2006 - 2,546 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an
exercise price of 937p per share and 14,025 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the
Company at nil cost per share
17 February 2006 - 2,172 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an
exercise price of 873.25p 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 18,743 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,498,906 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 4,498,906 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 20 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 16.28 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2002061626-0004
20 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals on
20 February 2006:
6,841 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an exercise price of 937p
per share
24,031 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 30,872 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,468,034 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 4,468,034 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 21 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2102060652-907A
21 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 20 February
2006 it had in issue 512,445,612 (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 22 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2202060652-95BF
22 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 21 February
2006 it had in issue 512,578,429 (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 22 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 17.23 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2202061719-E911
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 that it is in 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder,
respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 the number of shares held by each of them
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 - 23,428,329
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,308,936
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 class
shares/amount of stock 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 20 FEBRUARY 2006 22 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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24,763,305 4.83%
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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 21 FEBRUARY 2006, THE CAROL HUNT
BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
AG HOLDS A 4.83% (PREVIOUSLY 5.08%) 01276 807759
INTEREST IN 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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 22 FEBRUARY 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 22 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 17.25 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2202061723-5E79
22 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 22 February
2006 of 8,332 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 8,332 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,459,702 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 4,459,702 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 23 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2302060651-697E
23 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 22 February
2006 it had in issue 512,609,257 (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 24 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2402060652-821C
24 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 23 February
2006 it had in issue 512,641,209 (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 24 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 16.27 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2402061625-0F50
24 February 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 24 February
2006 of 11,403 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 11,403 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,448,299 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 4,448,299 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 27 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2702060651-79C7
27 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 24 February
2006 it had in issue 512,668,241 (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 28 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 07.03 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2802060651-7D47
28 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 27 February
2006 it had in issue 512,675,491 (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: 1 March 2006
By: /s/ Carol Hunt
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Name: Carol Hunt
Title: Deputy Company Secretary
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