FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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, 2002
VI GROUP PLC
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
THE MILL, BRIMSCOMBE PORT, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL-52QG, U.K.
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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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
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ______
EXPLANATORY NOTE
PURPOSE OF FILING
The purpose of this report is to report the application for listing by the
Registrant of 1,250,000 additional ordinary shares on the Alternative Investment
Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Friday 22nd November 2002
VI GROUP PLC
LISTING OF ADDITIONAL SHARE CAPITAL
VI Group plc ("VI"), one of the leading suppliers of CAD/CAM software to the
mould and die sector, announces today that an application has been made for
1,250,000 new ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the Alternative
Investment Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange. The new shares were
allotted as part of the consideration for the purchase of the Machining
Strategist business from NC Graphics (Cambridge) Ltd., as announced on 30
September 2002. The purchase consideration included 250,000 in new ordinary
shares of VI at 20p per share. Dealings are expected to commence on Monday 25
November 2002. Under the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, the shares
are subject to a lock in period of 18 months from the date of completion.
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For further information:
Peter Wharton, Finance Director Tel: 01453 732 900
VI Group plc
Paul Downes / Dominic Barretto
Merlin Financial Tel: 020 7606 1244
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.
VI GROUP PLC
By /s/Elliot I. Miller
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Elliot I. Miller
Director and Deputy Chairman
of VI Group plc
Date: November 27, 2002