Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2006

 

 

SCOTTISH POWER PLC

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(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              

 

(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    

 

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-            .)

 

 

FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1. Notification by Scottish Power plc, dated November 13, 2006, of Rule 2.10 Announcement

 

 

13 November 2006

Scottish Power plc ("ScottishPower")

Rule 2.10 Announcement

Relevant Securities in Issue

ScottishPower announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on
Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 10 November 2006 it
had the following securities in issue:

Ordinary share capital 1,488,050,040 shares of 42p each ("ordinary shares").

The ISIN reference number for these securities is GB00B125RK88.

US$ perpetual subordinated convertible bonds US$700 million in aggregate ("
convertible bonds"). The ISIN reference numbers for these securities are
XS0171162075 (Reg S) and XS0171196727 (144a).

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any
person is, or becomes "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any
class of "relevant securities" of ScottishPower, all "dealings" in any "relevant
securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a
derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly
disclosed by no later than 3.30pm (London time) on the London business day
following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue
until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to
acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period"
otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or
understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant
"securities" of ScottishPower, they will be deemed to be a single person for
the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provision of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of ScottishPower, or by any of their respective "associates", must
be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business
day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at http://
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

       

/s/ Scottish Power plc

       

(Registrant)

Date: November 13, 2006

  

By:

  

/s/ Mrs Sheelagh Duffield

       

Mrs Sheelagh Duffield

       

Company Secretary