Temporary restriction in short selling

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) notifies that it temporarily prohibits short selling in the following instrument under Articles 23 (1) and 26 (4) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012.  This follows a decision made by another EU Competent Authority.

Details of the Financial Instrument concerned:  
Safilo Group S.p.A. - ISIN code: IT0004604762

This measure is effective immediately until 11:59pm on 4 September 2014.