This section of the website relates to the proposed scheme of arrangement announced on 13 October 2008 to merge SPARK VCT 3 (SVC3) with SPARK VCT 2 (SVC2) (Merger). If you wish to view this section of the website, please read this notice carefully.
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The New SVC2 Shares referred to in the Documents may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 or pursuant to an exemption from such registration. There will be no public offering of New SVC2 Shares in jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom.
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