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 1 March 2006 to 10 March 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 1 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 28 February 2006 the Company had 512,709,737 Ordinary
shares in issue.
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2. A notification dated 2 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 1 March 2006 the Company had 512,747,866 Ordinary shares
in issue.
3. A notification dated 3 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 2 March 2006 the Company had 512,801,505 Ordinary shares
in issue.
4. A notification dated 3 March 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 5.19%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
5. A notification dated 6 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 3 March 2006 the Company had 512,809,520 Ordinary shares
in issue.
6. A notification dated 7 March 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 13,349 Ordinary shares in the
Company in which the directors have a technical interest.
7. A notification dated 8 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 7 March 2006 the Company had 512,884,550 Ordinary shares
in issue.
8. A notification dated 9 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 8 March 2006 the Company had 512,905,300 Ordinary shares
in issue.
9. A notification dated 9 March 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a
5.22% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
10. A notification dated 10 March 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 9 March 2006 the Company had 512,926,727 Ordinary shares
in issue.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 1 MARCH 2006
AT 07.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0103060652-983C
1 March 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 28 February
2006 it had in issue 512,709,737 (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 2 MARCH 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0203060650-59D8
2 March 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 1 March 2006
it had in issue 512,747,866 (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 3 MARCH 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0303060649-4C9A
3 March 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 2 March 2006
it had in issue 512,801,505 (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 3 MARCH 2006
AT 10.18 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0303061017-2BBF
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
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, 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 - 25,311,763
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE LTD - 1,306,796
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 172
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 1 MARCH 2006 2 MARCH 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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26,620,121 5.19%
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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 2 MARCH 2006, THE BOC CAROL HUNT
GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT UBS AG DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
HOLDS A 5.19% (PREVIOUSLY 5.08%) INTEREST 01276 807759
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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CAROL HUNT
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Date of notification 3 MARCH 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 6 MARCH 2006
AT 10.55 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0603061054-7D2B
6 March 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 3 March 2006
it had in issue 512,809,520 (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 7 MARCH 2006
AT 17.09 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0703061708-E186
7 March 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the following disposals on
7 March 2006:
3,321 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an exercise price of 1016p
per share
10,028 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 13,349 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,398,416 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 4,398,416 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 8 MARCH 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0803060651-632F
8 March 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 March 2006
it had in issue 512,884,550 (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 9 MARCH 2006
AT 07.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0903060650-6160
9 March 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 8 March 2006
it had in issue 512,905,300 (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 9
MARCH 2006 AT 11.05 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0903061104-5D2F
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
it is in respect of holding of the shareholder holder, 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 - 23,501,581
NAMED IN 2 ABOVE CREDIT SUISSE INTERNATIONAL - 3,281,311
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC - 9,600
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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 8 MARCH 2006 9 MARCH 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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26,792,492 5.22%
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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 8 MARCH 2006, THE BOC SARAH LARKINS
GROUP plc HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CREDIT ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
SUISSE HOLDS A 5.22% (PREVIOUSLY 4.14%) 01276 807383
INTEREST 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 9 MARCH 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 10 MARCH 2006
AT 07.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1003060652-8C65
10 March 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 9 March 2006
it had in issue 512,926,727 (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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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: March 13, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary
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