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 the period from 8 April 2006 to 21 April 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 10 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 7 April 2006 the Company had 513,150,369 Ordinary shares
in issue.
2. A notification dated 10 April 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 5.05%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
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3. A notification dated 10 April 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a
8.10% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
4. A notification dated 11 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 10 April 2006 the Company had 513,161,979 Ordinary shares
in issue.
5. A notification dated 13 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 12 April 2006 the Company had 513,166,428 Ordinary shares
in issue.
6. A notification dated 18 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 13 April 2006 the Company had 513,181,773 Ordinary shares
in issue.
7. A notification dated 18 April 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 4,270 Ordinary shares in the Company
in which the directors have a technical interest.
8. A notification dated 19 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 18 April 2006 the Company had 513,189,273 Ordinary shares
in issue.
9. A notification dated 20 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 19 April 2006 the Company had 513,200,328 Ordinary shares
in issue.
10. A notification dated 21 April 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 20 April 2006 the Company had 513,215,875 Ordinary shares
in issue.
11. A notification dated 21 April 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 6.11%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
12. A notification dated 21 April 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a) and
(b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of dealings
by directors (together with their close relatives and related trusts)
of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries and
their associated companies.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 10 APRIL 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1004060655-5D66
10 April 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 April 2006
it had in issue 513,150,369 (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 APRIL 2006
AT 13.43 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1004061341-71A8
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 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 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 24,529,639
PARTY NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,360,547
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 1,510
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 1,390
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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 5 APRIL 2006 10 APRIL 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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25,893,086 5.05%
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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 7 APRIL 2006, THE BOC SARAH LARKINS
GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 5.05% (PREVIOUSLY 5.00%) INTEREST 01276 807383
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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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 10 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 10 APRIL 2006
AT 13.48 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1004061347-DD16
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 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED - 38,191,167
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 3,344,000
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 4,400
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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 06 APRIL 2006 10 APRIL 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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41,539,567 8.10%
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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 10 APRIL 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT SUISSE HOLDS A COMPANY SECRETARY
8.10% (PREVIOUSLY 7.00%) INTEREST IN THE ORDINARY 01276 807383
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 10 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 11 APRIL 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1104060652-0CD1
11 April 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 10 April 2006
it had in issue 513,161,979 (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 13 APRIL 2006
AT 08.54 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1304060853-2730
13 April 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 12 April 2006
it had in issue 513,166,428 (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 18 APRIL 2006
AT 09.17 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1804060904-37A3
18 April 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 April 2006
it had in issue 513,181,773 (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 18 APRIL 2006
AT 17.30 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1804061726-2354
18 April 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 18 April
2006 of 4,270 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 4,270 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,280,121 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 4,280,121 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 19 APRIL 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1904060657-8132
19 April 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 18 April 2006
it had in issue 513,189,273 (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 20 APRIL 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2004060650-D4E9
20 April 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 19 April 2006
it had in issue 513,200,328 (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 21 APRIL 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2104060648-A644
21 April 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 April 2006
it had in issue 513,215,875 (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 21 APRIL 2006
AT 10.52 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-210406-2104061051-E0D6
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 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 UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 29,991,492
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,360,547
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 1,700
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 1,140
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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 18 APRIL 2006 21 APRIL 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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31,354,879 6.11%
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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 20 APRIL 2006, THE BOC GROUP SARAH LARKINS
plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG HOLDS A 6.11% ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
(PREVIOUSLY 5.05%) 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 21 APRIL 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 21 APRIL 2006
AT 14.35 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2104061433-1C44
FORM 8.1
DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES
FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS
(Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers)
1. KEY INFORMATION
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) See attached Schedule
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Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
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Class of relevant security to which the Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each
dealings being disclosed relate (Note 2)
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Date of dealing See attached Schedule
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2. INTERESTS, SHORT POSITIONS AND RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE
(a) Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant
security dealt in (Note 3)
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Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities See attached Schedule See attached Schedule
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A N/A
purchase/sell
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Total See attached Schedule See attached Schedule
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(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other
than the class dealt in (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to N/A N/A
purchase/sell
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Total N/A N/A
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(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Details
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Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each See attached Schedule
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3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
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Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
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See attached Schedule
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
e.g. CFD (Note 7)
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N/A
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(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
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Product Writing, Number of Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option
name, selling, securities to price American, date money
e.g. call purchasing, which the European paid/
option varying etc. option etc. received per
relates unit (Note 5)
(Note 7)
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(ii) Exercising
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Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
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See attached Schedule N/A N/A
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(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
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Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
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N/A N/A N/A
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4. OTHER INFORMATION
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
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Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person
disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant
securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting
rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any
derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be
stated.
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None
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Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? (Note 9) NO
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Date of disclosure 21 April 2006
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Contact name Carol Hunt
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Telephone number 01276 807759
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
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Specify category and nature of associate status Category (3) - directors (together with their
(Note 10) close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies
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Notes
The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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SCHEDULE
Form 8.1 Aggregated Dealings Disclosure
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For category 3 associates the period 13 April to 21 April 2006
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Part A - Purchases and Sales
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Resultant holding of
shares
(excl. shares under
Name Date of dealing Purchase/Sale Number of shares Price ((pound)) option)
shares
Number %
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LAM Victor 19 April 2006 Purchase 480 698p 6,970 0.001
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PECKMAN Darron 19 April 2006 Purchase 1,497 894p 2,657 0.0005
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WATKINS Alan Michael 13 April 2006 Sale 15,094 1554p 0 0
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Part B - Exercising Options
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Resultant holding of
Product name Number of Exercise price shares under option
Name Date of (e.g. shares acquired ((pound)) per share Number %
exercise option/award)
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LAM Victor 19 April 2006 Option (SAYE) 480 698p 5,817 0.001
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PECKMAN Darron 19 April 2006 Option (SAYE) 1,497 894p 5,118 0.001
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WATKINS Alan Michael 13 April 2006 Option 10,824 776p 37,362 0.007
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WATKINS Alan Michael 13 April 2006 Award (LTIP) 4,270 Nil 33,092 0.006
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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: April 24, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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