SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 6-K Report of Foreign IssuerPursuant to Rule 13a-16
or 15d-16 For the month of May 2001 REUTERS GROUP PLC 85 FLEET STREET, LONDON
EC4P 4AJ, ENGLAND [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 ___ |
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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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THIS REPORT IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROSPECTUSES CONTAINED IN POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-16927 ON FORM S-8, POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 33-90398 ON FORM S-8, REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-59981 ON FORM S-8 AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-57266 ON FORM S-8 FILED BY THE REGISTRANT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. SIGNATURESPursuant 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. |
| REUTERS GROUP PLC
(Registrant) |
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| Dated: June 11, 2001 | By: | /s/ Nancy C. Gardner | |
| 3 May 2001 |
| 13/01 |
COURT APPROVES REUTERS PURCHASE OF BRIDGE ASSETSLondon — Reuters, the global information, news and technology group, said today a US Bankruptcy Court has approved its bid to purchase certain assets of Bridge Information Systems Inc. Bridge and some of its affiliates have been in reorganisation proceedings under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code since earlier this year. At a hearing today in St. Louis, Missouri, the court reviewed the results of an auction for Bridge’s business operations. Bridge had declared Reuters the winner of that auction on Monday 30 April 2001. Reuters acquisition would include the North American operations of Bridge Information Systems; the EJV bond pricing, data and analytics services; Bridge Trading Technologies, including Bridge Trading; eBridge; and the CRB Index. Reuters and Bridge have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition. Reuters intends to make all necessary regulatory filings shortly, with the aim of completing the transaction as soon as possible. The transaction is also subject to finalising an agreement on key terms of a new network services agreement with Savvis Communications, Bridge’s network provider, and to other customary closing conditions specified in the documents filed with the Bankruptcy Court. EndContacts: |
| Peter V Thomas Director, Media Relations peter.v.thomas@reuters.com |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7542 4890 |
| Nancy Bobrowitz Senior Vice President Corporate Communications nancy.bobrowitz@reuters.com |
Tel: +1 646-223-5220 |
Note to editors:Reuters (about.reuters.com) premier position as a global information, news and technology group is founded on its reputation for speed, accuracy, integrity and |
impartiality combined with continuous technological innovation. Reuters strength is based on its unique ability to offer customers around the world a combination of content, technology and connectivity. Reuters makes extensive use of internet technologies for the widest distribution of information and news. Around 73 million unique visitors per month access Reuters content on some 1,400 Internet websites. Reuters is the world’s largest international text and television news agency with 2,157 journalists, photographers and camera operators in 190 bureaux, serving 151 countries. In 2000 the Group had revenues of £3.59 billion and on 31 December 2000, the Group employed 18,082 staff in 204 cities in 100 countries. This news release may be deemed to include forward-looking statements relating to Reuters within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those disclosed in such forward-looking statements are described in Reuters Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2000 under the heading ‘Risk Factors’. Copies of the Annual Report and Form 20-F are available on request from Reuters Group PLC, 85 Fleet Street, London EC4P 4AJ. In addition, Reuters may not be able to complete the acquisition on the terms previously summarised or other acceptable terms, or at all, due to a number of factors, including failure to get applicable regulatory approval or to satisfy other closing conditions. Reuters and the sphere logo are the trademarks of the Reuters group of companies. |
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310-7264 Alison Stevenson Tel: +44 (0) 20
7680 3638 Note to editors:Reuters (about.reuters.com) premier position as a global information, news and technology group is founded on its reputation for speed, accuracy, integrity and impartiality combined with continuous technological innovation. Reuters strength is based on its unique ability to offer customers around the world a combination of content, technology and connectivity. Reuters makes extensive use of internet technologies for the widest distribution of information and news. Around 73 million unique visitors per month access Reuters content on some 1,400 Internet websites. Reuters is the world’s largest international text and television news agency with 2,157 journalists, photographers and camera operators in 190 bureaux, serving 151 countries. In 2000 the Group had revenues of £3.59 billion and on 31 December 2000, the Group employed 18,082 staff in 204 cities in 100 countries. This news release may be deemed to include forward-looking statements relating to Reuters within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those disclosed in such forward-looking statements are described in Reuters Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2000 under the heading ‘Risk Factors’. Copies of the Annual Report and Form 20-F are available on request from Reuters Group PLC, 85 Fleet Street, London EC4P 4AJ. Reuters and the sphere logo are the trademarks of the Reuters group of companies. |
30 May 2001 BNP Paribas Purchases 3,500 Reuters 3000 Xtra In Global DealLondon/Paris – BNP Paribas and Reuters have signed a multi-million dollar deal for a global content and technology solution, including 3,500 accesses of Reuters flagship service 3000 Xtra, to support the Bank’s business in 23 countries around the world. In addition to the Reuters 3000 Xtra accesses, the Bank has agreed an option to purchase 700 licences for TIB Rendezvous. The messaging middleware will link communication from the front office to other parts of the Bank’s operations, including the middle and back office functions. Reuters 3000 Xtra service will be deployed to support a range of the Bank’s activities including fixed income, corporate banking, equities, and buyside operations. This service will provide unrivalled global data and advanced analytics to financial professionals in key centres including Paris, London, New York, Zurich, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. Steve Gillen, Head of IT Global Markets Group at BNP Paribas, said: “This contract cements the strategic alliance we have with Reuters and allows us to make full use of Reuters Market Data System. We are now moving ahead with the global deployment of a common desktop and market data infrastructure for the bank. The contract also underpins our development strategy for the use of TIB Rendezvous as the messaging middleware for the majority of our trading applications.” Philip Green, Chief Executive, Reuters Financial, said: “We are delighted that BNP Paribas has chosen Reuters to support its information and technology strategy. Working closely with the Bank, we have been able to develop a truly global solution which provides unrivalled data coverage, and the flexibility of an open technology platform.” EndContacts: |
| Reuters Susan Allsopp PR & Sponsorship Manager susan.allsopp@reuters.com |
tel: +44 (0)20 7542 8404 |
| BNP Paribas Jonathan Mullen Head of Corporate Communications |
tel: +44 (0)20 7595 2773 |
Note to Editors:BNP Paribas is the leading banking group listed in France. It is ranked number 1 in France in terms of earnings and number 2 in Euroland in terms of shareholder equity. The Group has one of the world’s largest international networks, extending across 83 countries, with hubs in 7 leading financial centres. Thanks to the excellent strategic fit represented by its commercial and financial businesses, BNP Paribas is a major player in retail banking, corporate and investment banking, international private banking and asset management. 80 of the world’s top 100 companies have chosen BNP Paribas as their banker. Reuters (www.about.reuters.com) premier position as a global information, news and technology group is founded on its reputation for speed, accuracy, integrity and impartiality combined with continuous technological innovation. Reuters strength is based on its unique ability to offer customers around the world a combination of content, technology and connectivity. Reuters makes extensive use of internet technologies for the widest distribution of information and news. Around 73 million unique visitors per month access Reuters content on some 1,400 Internet websites. Reuters is the world’s largest international text and television news agency with 2,157 journalists, photographers and camera operators in 190 bureaux, serving 151 countries. In 2000 the Group had revenues of £3.59 billion and on 31 December 2000, the Group employed 18,082 staff in 204 cities in 100 countries. Reuters celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Reuters 3000 Xtra is Reuters premium desktop service, offering financial professionals the full breadth and depth of Reuters international cross-asset information along with sophisticated analysis and functionality. Reuters 3000 Xtra incorporates Kobra, Reuters desktop application which integrates and combines data from multi sources, and Power Plus Pro which allows users to seamlessly link market data to Excel spreadsheets and analysis. Reuters and the sphere logo are the trademarks of the Reuters group of companies. TIB Rendezvous is the trademark or registered trademark of TIBCO Software Inc. |
SCHEDULE 11NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS AND CONNECTED PERSONS |
| 1) | Name of company |
| Reuters Group PLC |
| 2) | Name of director |
| Dennis Malamatinas |
| 3) | Please state whether notification indicates that it is in respect of holding of the shareholder named in 2 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest or in the case of an individual holder if it is a holding of that person’s spouse or children under the age of 18 or in respect of a non-beneficial interest |
| Director |
| 4) | Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder, the number of shares held by each of them (if notified) |
| Dennis Malamatinas |
| 5) | Please state whether notification relates to a person(s) connected with the Director named in 2 above and identify the connected person(s) |
| N/A |
| 6) | Please state the nature of the transaction. For PEP transactions please indicate whether general/single co PEP and if discretionary/non discretionary |
| Purchase of Shares |
| 7) | Number of shares/amount of stock acquired |
| 2,000 |
| 8) | Percentage of issued class |
| Less than 1% |
| 9) | Number of shares/amount of stock disposed |
| N/A |
| 10) | Percentage of issued class |
| 11) | Class of security |
| Ordinary Shares |
| 12) | Price per share |
| 979p |
| 13) | Date of transaction |
| 9 May 2001 |
| 14) | Date company informed |
| 9 May 2001 |
| 15) | Total holding following this notification |
| 2,000 Ordinary Shares |
| 16) | Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification |
| Less than 1% |
If a director has been
granted options by the company please complete the following
boxes
| 17) | Date of grant |
| 18) | Period during which or date on which exercisable |
| 19) | Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option |
| 20) | Description of shares or debentures involved: class, number |
| 21) | Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at time of exercise |
| 22) | Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following this notification |
| 23) | Any additional information |
| 24) | Name of contact and telephone number for queries |
| J. M. Buswell (020) 7752 8187 |
| 25) | Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification |
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J.
M. Buswell, Group Regulatory Advisor Date of Notification..10 May 2001........................... |