6-K 1 f6k_071706.txt REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a -16 or 15d -16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Report on Form 6-K the period from 3 July to 14 July 2006 The BOC Group plc Chertsey Road, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6HJ England (Name and address of registrant's principal executive office) 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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): Yes: |_| No: |X| Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): Yes: |_| No: |X| 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| Enclosures: 1. A notification dated 3 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 30 June 2006 the Company had 514,447,460 Ordinary shares in issue. Page 1 of 33 2. A notification dated 3 July 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 11.33% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 3. A notification dated 3 July 2006 in respect of the six monthly block listing return for Savings Related Share Option Schemes and the Executive Option Schemes. 4. A notification dated 4 July 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 7.57% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 5. A notification dated 5 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 4 July 2006 the Company had 514,448,101 Ordinary shares in issue. 6. A notification dated 5 July 2006 advising that Barclays PLC have a 5.72% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 7. A notification dated 6 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 5 July 2006 the Company had 514,455,142 Ordinary shares in issue. 8. A notification dated 7 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 6 July 2006 the Company had 514,460,142 Ordinary shares in issue. 9. A notification dated 7 July 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a) and (b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of dealings by directors (together with their close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries and their associated companies. 10. A notification dated 10 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 7 July 2006 the Company had 514,473,859 Ordinary shares in issue. 11. A notification dated 10 July 2006 advising that Barclays PLC have a 3.72% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 12. A notification dated 11 July 2006 notifying of a complaint lodged against The BOC Group plc by Celanese Corporation. 13. A notification dated 13 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 12 July 2006 the Company had 514,478,859 Ordinary shares in issue. 14. A notification dated 13 July 2006 advising that Lehman Brothers International (Europe) have a 4.06% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 15. A notification dated 14 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 13 July 2006 the Company had 514,484,158 Ordinary shares in issue. 16. A notification dated 14 July 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a) and (b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of dealings by directors (together with their close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries and their associated companies. Page 2 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 3 JULY 2006 AT 09.41 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0307060938-27C7 3 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 30 June 2006 it had in issue 514,447,460 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 3 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 3 JULY 2006 AT 12.10 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0307061208-B202 SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 4 of 33 Registered Holders Report As at 28 June 2006 UBS AG, through the registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 58,302,091 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc.

Page 5 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 3 JULY 2006 AT 15.19 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0307061518-2957 SCHEDULE 5 BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN To: Listing Applications UK Listing Authority Financial Services Authority 25, The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London, E14 5HS

Page 6 of 33 SCHEDULE 5 BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN To: Listing Applications UK Listing Authority Financial Services Authority 25, The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London, E14 5HS

Page 7 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 4 JULY 2006 AT 13.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0407061258-EECE SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 8 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 5 JULY 2006 AT 09.17 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0507060916-2AA5 5 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 4 July 2006 it had in issue 514,448,101 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 9 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 5 JULY 2006 AT 11.39 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0507061137-24B8 SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 11 of 33 Registered Holders Report As at 30 June 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 29,407,224 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc.

Page 13 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 6 JULY 2006 AT 08.54 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0607060853-2EC2 6 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 5 July 2006 it had in issue 514,455,142 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 14 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 7 JULY 2006 AT 09.03 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0707060902-0937 7 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 6 July 2006 it had in issue 514,460,142 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 15 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 7 JULY 2006 AT 13.15 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0707061313-C657 FORM 8.1 DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS (Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)

Notes The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk Page 18 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 10 JULY 2006 AT 08.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1007060856-7AE7 10 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 7 July 2006 it had in issue 514,473,859 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 19 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 10 JULY 2006 AT 15.32 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1007061531-2CBF SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 21 of 33 Registered Holders Report As at 5 July 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 19,119,881 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc.

Page 23 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 11 JULY 2006 AT 07.36 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1107060729-760B 11 July 2006 NOTIFICATION OF COMPLAINT BY CELANESE The BOC Group plc ("BOC") has been informed by Celanese Corporation that it has lodged a complaint against BOC in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, relating to the development by Celanese Corporation and Celanese (Nanjing) Chemical Co., Ltd. ("Celanese") of a new acetic acid manufacturing plant in Nanjing, China and associated industrial gas supply arrangements. The amounts claimed are USD 250 million for compensatory damages and an additional amount in exemplary damages, suggesting a total of not less than USD 960 million. Celanese has not served the complaint on BOC. BOC believes the case to be completely without merit and it will vigorously defend it. BOC notes the timing of this complaint and that Celanese gave no indication of a proposed claim prior to its notification of intended legal action. Following notification of the above, Linde AG has informed BOC that it expects the final pre-condition to the offer (which relates to anti-trust) by Linde AG for BOC to be satisfied within the next month and that the scheme document will be despatched to BOC shareholders immediately thereafter. The consent of the High Court to the despatch of the scheme document has been obtained. Completion of the offer is still expected to take place in the third calendar quarter of 2006. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 This announcement does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase any securities. BOC Shareholders are advised to read carefully the formal documentation in relation to the offer by Linde AG once it has been despatched. This announcement includes 'forward-looking statements' under United States securities laws. These include, without limitation, those concerning the outcome of pending and threatened litigation, the completion of the offer, as well as statements typically containing words such as "intends", "expects", "believes", "anticipates", "targets", "estimates" and words of similar import. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More detailed information about certain of these factors is contained in BOC's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its annual report on Form 20-F, which are available on BOC's website, www.boc.com, and on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. BOC does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required. Page 24 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 13 JULY 2006 AT 09.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1307060855-570B 13 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 12 July 2006 it had in issue 514,478,859 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 25 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 13 JULY 2006 AT 11.11 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1307061109-6BC6 SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 26 of 33 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 14 JULY 2006 AT 08.55 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1407060853-30A7 14 July 2006 The BOC Group plc RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 13 July 2006 it had in issue 514,484,158 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares"). The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609. Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares. Contacts: The BOC Group plc Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222 The Maitland Consultancy Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151 Page 27 of 33 THE BOC GROUP PLC ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 14 JULY 2006 AT 14.34 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1407061433-CCAC FORM 8.1 DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS (Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)

Notes The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk Page 30 of 33 SCHEDULE Form 8.1 Aggregated Dealings Disclosure For category 3 associates the period 7 July to 14 July 2006 Part A - Purchases and Sales

Page 32 of 33 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant, The BOC Group plc, has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: July 17, 2006 By: /s/ Sarah Larkins ---------------------------------- Name: Sarah Larkins Title: Assistant Company Secretary Page 33 of 33

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