FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Special Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
For the date of August 9, 2005
SIGNET GROUP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Zenith House
The Hyde
London NW9 6EW
England
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40F.
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-
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
Signet Group plc
2. Name of scheme
Signet Group plc Executive Share Option Scheme 1993
3. Period of return:
From 09.02.05 To 08.08.05
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued under scheme
10,780,543 0.5p ordinary shares
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
365,282
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
10,415,261
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission;
1,503,000 - 09.02.00
30,000,000 - 15.11.00
16,000,000 - 05.12.01
6,000,000 - 04.02.03
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records
1,736,507,591
Contact for queries
Name Mrs K Bond
Address Zenith House, The Hyde, London NW9 6EW
Telephone 0870 90 90 301
Person making the return
Name Mr M Jenkins
Position Group Company Secretary
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this document or material and does not accept any
liability for error or omission. The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business
or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material
contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
Signet Group plc
2. Name of scheme
Signet Group plc 2000 LTIP
3. Period of return:
From 09.02.05 To 08.08.05
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued under scheme
976,948 0.5p ordinary shares
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
56,458
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
920,490
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission;
1,200,000 - 04.02.03
500,000 - 31.03.04
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records
1,736,507,591
Contact for queries
Name Mrs K Bond
Address Zenith House, The Hyde, London NW9 6EW
Telephone 0870 90 90 301
Person making the return
Name Mr M Jenkins
Position Group Company Secretary
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this document or material and does not accept any
liability for error or omission. The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business
or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material
contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
Signet Group plc
2. Name of scheme
Signet Group plc Sharesave Scheme
3. Period of return:
From 09.02.05 To 08.08.05
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued under scheme
2,749,360 0.5p ordinary shares
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
335,679
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
2,413,681
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission;
4,055,437 - 09.02.00
2,000,000 - 15.11.00
3,912,000 - 05.12.01
3,300,000 - 04.02.03
4,500,000 - 15.11.04
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records
1,736,507,591
Contact for queries
Name Mrs K Bond
Address Zenith House, The Hyde, London NW9 6EW
Telephone 0870 90 90 301
Person making the return
Name Mr M Jenkins
Position Group Company Secretary
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this document or material and does not accept any
liability for error or omission. The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business
or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material
contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
Signet Group plc
2. Name of scheme
Signet Group Plc US Share Option Plan 2003
3. Period of return:
From 09.02.05 To 08.08.05
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued under scheme
500,000 0.5p ordinary shares
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
Nil
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
500,000
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission;
500,000 - 15.11.04
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records
1,736,507,591
Contact for queries
Name Mrs K Bond
Address Zenith House, The Hyde, London NW9 6EW
Telephone 0870 90 90 301
Person making the return
Name Mr M Jenkins
Position Group Company Secretary
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this document or material and does not accept any
liability for error or omission. The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business
or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material
contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or any such material.
END
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.
SIGNET
GROUP plc
By: /s/
Walker Boyd
Name: Walker
Boyd
Title:
Group Finance Director
Date: August 9, 2005