Form 6-K
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For May 19, 2006
Gallaher Group Plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Members Hill
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 0QU
England
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in the 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
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b).
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On 18 May 2006, Gallaher Group Plc was advised by UBS AG, acting
through its business groups and legal entities, that as at close of its business
on 15 May 2006, had an interest in 10.92% of the Company’s issued share capital.
UBS’s previously notified interest was in respect of 11.41% of Gallaher’s
issued share capital.
FORM 6-K |
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE
ISSUER |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Gallaher Group Plc (Registrant) |
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By: | /s/ Robin Miller | ||
Name: | Robin Miller | ||
Date: May 19, 2006 |
Title: | Deputy Company Secretary | |