SUPPLEMENTAL FORM 8 (OPEN POSITIONS)
DETAILS OF OPEN OPTION AND DERIVATIVE POSITIONS, AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL
ETC.
Note 5(i) on Rule 8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
1.KEY INFORMATION
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|Identity of person whose open positions are being |Centaurus Capital Limited|
|disclosed: | |
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|Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose |Tomkins Plc |
|relevant securities the disclosure relates: | |
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2.OPTIONS AND DERIVATIVES
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| Class of | Product |Written or| Number of |Exercise | Type | Expiry |
| relevant | description |purchased |securities |price per| e.g. | date |
| security | e.g. call | | to which | unit |American, | |
| | option | | option or | | European | |
| | | |derivative | | etc. | |
| | | | relates | | | |
+----------+-------------+----------+-----------+---------+----------+---------+
|Ordinary |Put Option |Purchased |160,000 |280p |American |17/09/10 |
|Shares | | | | | | |
+----------+-------------+----------+-----------+---------+----------+---------+
3.AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC.
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|Full details should be given so that the nature of the interest or position|
|can be fully understood: |
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It is not necessary to provide details on a Supplemental Form (Open Positions)
with regard to contracts for differences ("CFDs") or spread bets.
The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.
The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation
to the Code's dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website atwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
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