Shareholdings

Number of shares in issue

	2018 £000	2017 £000
12,211,163 (2017: 12,211,163) ordinary shares of 10p each	1,221	1,121
90,712,740 (2017: 90,712,740) deferred shares of 24p each	21,771	21,771
501,425 (2017: 501,425) deferred shares of 495p each	2,482	2,482
	25,474	25,474

The rights attaching to the deferred shares are set out in the company's articles of association and are minimal. They do not carry any voting rights or dividend rights.

 

The ordinary shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange.

The percentage of AIM securities that are not in public hands: 96%

Restrictions on transfer: There are no restrictions on the transfer of the Company’s AIM securities.

Substantial Shareholdings:

At 16 March 2019 the company secretary has been notified, in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook as issued by the Financial Conduct Authority, of the following interest in 3% or more in the ordinary share capital of the company: