| 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: |
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes) |
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| An acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
X |
| An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached |
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| An event changing the breakdown of voting rights |
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| Other (please specify):________ |
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| 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation: |
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC's Fund Management Operating Subsidiaries |
| 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): |
N/A |
| 5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different): |
14/10/08 |
| 6. Date on which issuer notified: |
15/10/08 |
| 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: |
12% |
| 8. Notified details: |
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