David Shone

Target: CURRENCIES DIRECT

Bidder: BLACKSTONE GROUP INC

Target: MANCHESTER UNITED

Bidder: JIM RATCLIFFE

Target: TESCO BANK (RETAIL BANKING BUSINESS)

Bidder: BARCLAYS PLC

Target: NISBETS

Bidder: BUNZL PLC

Target: VIRGIN MONEY HOLDINGS (UK) PLC

Bidder: NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Target: CLOSE BROTHERS ASSET MANAGEMENT

Bidder: OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP

Target: AQUIS EXCHANGE PLC

Bidder: SIX GROUP AG