Shareholder Profile - 31 December 2009
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Shares Issued

The number of ordinary shares of 0.65 pence each in issue is 453,969,390.

Shares held in treasury

No shares are held as treasury securities

Percentage of Shares that are not in public hands

As far as the Company is aware, the percentage of Shares that are not in public hands is 4.24%.

Major Shareholders

The Company is aware of the following shareholders holding 3 per cent or more of the issued share capital of the Company:
Major Shareholders
Amount of Shares
Percentage Holding
Pershing Nominees Limited
<KSCLT>
260,784,045
57.45%
W B Nominees Limited
<2006420>
21,592,692
4.76%
Lynchwood Nominees Limited
16,860,730
3.71%
Oakwood Nominees Limited
14,290,000
3.15%
Amarone Resources Limited
13,690,835
3.02%
Washington Resources Limited
13,690,835
3.02%