6-K 1 f6k_073106.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 17 July to 28 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 17 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 14 July 2006 the Company had 514,488,080 Ordinary shares in issue. Page 1 of 30 2. A notification dated 18 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 17 July 2006 the Company had 514,496,080 Ordinary shares in issue. 3. A notification dated 19 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 18 July 2006 the Company had 514,501,580 Ordinary shares in issue. 4. A notification dated 19 July 2006 advising that Deutsche Bank AG have a 5.08% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 5. A notification dated 20 July 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a 8.85% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 6. A notification dated 21 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 20 July 2006 the Company had 514,545,137 Ordinary shares in issue. 7. A notification dated 21 July 2006 advising that Credit Suisse have a 9.19% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 8. A notification dated 24 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 21 July 2006 the Company had 514,568,028 Ordinary shares in issue. 9. A notification dated 24 July 2006 advising that documents related to the recommended cash offer by Linde AG for The BOC Group plc have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility. 10. A notification dated 24 July 2006 advising that Barclays Bank PLC have a 4.92% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 11. A notification dated 26 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 25 July 2006 the Company had 514,632,770 Ordinary shares in issue. 12. A notification dated 26 July 2006 advising that Barclays Bank PLC have a 3.77% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. 13. A notification dated 28 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of business on 27 July 2006 the Company had 514,646,964 Ordinary shares in issue. 14. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising that The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the nine months ended 30 June 2006 on Wednesday 2 August 2006. 15. A notification dated 28 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. 16. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising of the publication of the Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Scheme Document in respect of the proposed recommended cash acquisition of The BOC Group plc by Linde AG. 17. A notification dated 28 July 2006 advising that ABN Amro Bank NV London Branch have a 5.05% interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company. Page 2 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 17 JULY 2006 AT 08.59 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1707060859-ADAB 17 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 14 July 2006 it had in issue 514,488,080 (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 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 18 JULY 2006 AT 08.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1807060855-3ED5 18 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 17 July 2006 it had in issue 514,496,080 (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 4 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 19 JULY 2006 AT 08.53 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1907060852-1C84 19 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 18 July 2006 it had in issue 514,501,580 (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 5 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 19 JULY 2006 AT 17.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1907061700-CAF0 SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 6 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 20 JULY 2006 AT 16.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2007061653-F9BE SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 7 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 21 JULY 2006 AT 09.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2107060901-E98B 21 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 20 July 2006 it had in issue 514,545,137 (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 8 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 21 JULY 2006 AT 14.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2107061455-501E SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 9 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 24 JULY 2006 AT 08.56 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407060855-56A5 24 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 21 July 2006 it had in issue 514,568,028 (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 10 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 24 JULY 2006 AT 09.20 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407060918-1964 24 July 2006 THE BOC GROUP plc - SCHEME DOCUMENT, FORMS OF PROXY AND LOAN NOTE FORM OF ELECTION Copies of the above documents relating to the recommended cash offer by Linde AG for The BOC Group plc have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is situated at: Financial Services Authority 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS Tel.no. (0)20 7066 1000 Page 11 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 24 JULY 2006 AT 16.13 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2407061610-A599 SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 13 of 30 Registered Holders Report As at 20 July 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 25,300,025 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Holder Account Information Holding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bank of Ireland 426360 2,619 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bank of New York 36,101 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 1,342,969 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 26,205 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 5,895,081 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,740 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. 2,800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Global Investors Canada 36,236 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co & Others 2,036 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co DMC69 13,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co R69 50,593 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BNP Paribas 21,721 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 248,661 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 20947 1,955,456 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 31,531 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 166,116 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIBC Mellon Global Securities 16,366 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clydesdale Nominees HGB0125 00068640801 2,520 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clydesdale Nominees HGB0225 00120146302 1,700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 603856 2,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 608459 250 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 611717 925 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 615411 500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 617906 800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 635860 500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 639311 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 643975 1,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 653035 1,400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 658574 575 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 658729 630 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 660968 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 2,850 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 290,934 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 126066DA 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 220805DN 20,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 14,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 122,148 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,271,080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 159,761 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,670 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 87,344 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,997 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 30,662 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 28,623 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 109,319 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,695 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 834,612 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 354,888 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 515,486 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,623,976 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 131,096 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,973 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 46,970 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 8,145 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co 57,729 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 107,185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 14 of 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Holder Account Information Holding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 30,522 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 74,750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 281,092 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 64,771 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16344 24,540 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16345 41,507 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 3,975,042 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 8,628 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 21,705 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,261 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 60,844 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 31,234 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,812 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 59,306 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 29,668 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,650 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,102 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 139,044 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 46,061 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 16,674 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 12,728 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 257 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,384 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 4,604 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 50,829 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 69,062 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 277,750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 74,380 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 54,752 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 25,882 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,325 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 3,953 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master Trust Bank 1,600 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust - US Custodian 20,733 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust - US Custodian 37,571 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust of New England 22,899 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitsubishi Trust International 1,116 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitsui Asset 8,368 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 47,770 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 11,892 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 57,621 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited 1,673,099 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 359,702 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 73,285 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 52,746 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 153,963 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 105,668 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reflex Nominees Limited 163 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank & Trust - W1 42,696 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank and Trust Co 44,920 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank and Trust Co 27,316 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Boston 263,697 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Trust of Canada 38,142 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Northern Trust Company - U 27,373 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust & Custody Services Bank 310 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust & Custody Services Bank 5,122 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zeban Nominees Limited 5,960 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 25,300,025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 15 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 26 JULY 2006 AT 09.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2607060901-E389 26 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 25 July 2006 it had in issue 514,632,770 (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 16 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 26 JULY 2006 AT 16.29 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2607061627-CD3D SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 18 of 30 Registered Holders Report As at 21 July 2006 Barclays PLC, through the registered holders listed below, had a notifiable interest in 19,381,923 Ordinary shares of 25p each in The BOC Group plc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Holder Account Information Holding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bank of Ireland 426360 2,619 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bank of New York 36,101 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 1,341,891 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 26,205 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,740 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. 2,800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Global Investors Canada 36,236 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co & Others 2,036 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co DMC69 13,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Trust Co R69 50,593 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BNP Paribas 21,721 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 248,661 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 20947 1,955,456 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 31,531 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 166,116 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIBC Mellon Global Securities 16,366 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clydesdale Nominees HGB0125 00068640801 2,520 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clydesdale Nominees HGB0225 00120146302 1,700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 603856 2,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 608459 250 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 611717 925 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 615411 500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 617906 800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 635860 500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 639311 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 643975 1,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 653035 1,400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 658574 575 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 658729 630 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 660968 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 2,850 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 290,934 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 126066DA 1,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greig Middleton Nominees Ltd (GM3) 220805DN 20,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 122,148 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,670 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 158,137 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 14,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,271,080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,695 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 834,612 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,612,077 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 109,319 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 131,096 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 28,623 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 30,662 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 57,729 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 354,888 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 87,344 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 8,145 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,997 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 515,486 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,973 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investors Bank and Trust Co 46,970 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 107,185 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 30,522 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 19 of 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered Holder Account Information Holding -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 74,750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 274,841 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 64,771 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16344 24,540 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16345 41,507 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 3,975,042 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 8,628 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 21,705 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,261 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 60,844 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 31,234 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,812 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 29,668 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 5,102 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 8,401 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 59,306 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 46,061 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 139,044 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 16,674 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,384 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 257 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 54,752 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 4,604 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 50,829 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 69,062 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 277,750 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 74,380 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 25,882 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 1,325 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 3,953 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JPMorgan Chase Bank 12,728 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master Trust Bank 1,600 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust - US Custodian 20,733 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust - US Custodian 37,571 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mellon Trust of New England 22,899 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitsubishi Trust International 1,116 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mitsui Asset 8,368 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 47,770 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 11,892 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northern Trust Bank - BGI SEPA 57,621 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited 1,661,699 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 358,577 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 73,285 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 52,746 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 150,494 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 104,843 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reflex Nominees Limited 163 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank & Trust - W1 42,696 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank and Trust Co 44,920 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Bank and Trust Co 39,215 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Boston 263,697 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Street Trust of Canada 38,142 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Northern Trust Company - U 27,373 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust & Custody Services Bank 310 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust & Custody Services Bank 5,122 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zeban Nominees Limited 5,960 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 19,381,923 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 20 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 28 JULY 2006 AT 09.01 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807060859-BC03 28 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 27 July 2006 it had in issue 514,646,964 (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 21 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 28 JULY 2006 AT 13.52 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061350-229A 28 July 2006 The BOC Group plc The BOC Group plc will be announcing its results for the nine months ended 30 June 2006 on Wednesday 2 August 2006. Contact: Christopher Marsay, Director - Investor Relations The BOC Group, Windlesham, UK Telephone 01276 477222 (International +44 1276 477222) Page 22 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 28 JULY 2006 AT 13.59 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061358-CD18 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) 1. KEY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Name of person dealing (Note 1) See attached Schedule ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Company dealt in The BOC Group plc ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Class of relevant security to which the Ordinary shares of 25 pence each dealings being disclosed relate (Note 2) ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Date of dealing See attached Schedule ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- 2. INTERESTS, SHORT POSITIONS AND RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE (a) Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant security dealt in (Note 3)

(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other than the class dealt in (Note 3)

(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3) ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Class of relevant security: Details ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- Ordinary Shares of 25p each See attached Schedule ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- 3. DEALINGS (Note 4) (a) Purchases and sales ----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5) ----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ See attached Schedule ----------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ (b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)

(ii) Exercising

(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)

Page 24 of 30 4. OTHER INFORMATION Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? (Note 9) - NO

Notes The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk --------------------------- Page 25 of 30 SCHEDULE Form 8.1 Aggregated Dealings Disclosure --------------------------------------- For category 3 associates the period 14 July to 28 July 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------ Part A - Purchases and Sales

Page 26 of 30 Part B - Exercising Options

Page 27 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 28 JULY 2006 AT 15.43 HRS UNDER REF: 9250G Publication of Prospectus The following prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing: Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Scheme Document in respect of the proposed recommended cash acquisition of The BOC Group plc (the "Issuer") by Linde AG To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser. www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9250g_-2006-7-28.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, please contact Peter Turner - Director, Taxation and Treasury The BOC Group plc Telephone: 01276 477222 Sarah Larkins - Assistant Company Secretary The BOC Group plc Telephone:01276 477222 DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES Please note that the information contained in the Prospectus may be addressed to and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in the Prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained in the Prospectus you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein. Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above requirement. Page 28 of 30 THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON 28 JULY 2006 AT 17.32 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-2807061726-242D SCHEDULE 10 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

Page 29 of 30 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 31, 2006 By: /s/ Sarah Larkins ------------------------------------ Name: Sarah Larkins Title: Assistant Company Secretary Page 30 of 30

BOC GROUP PLC 6-K