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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-15 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2, 1997
Micro Focus Group Public Limited Company
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
The Lawn, Old Bath Road, Newbury, England RG14 1QN
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(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 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 __X__ No _____
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b): 82-795.)
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AVS number: 125241
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE
DEALING BY A SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER
Name of Company: Micro Focus Group Plc
Name of Shareholder: Prudential Portfolio Managers
Number of shares sold: 165,405 (1.08%)
Class of security: 10p Ordinary
Date Company was informed: 2nd June 1997
Total holding following this notification: 1,408,694
Total % holding following this notification: 9.17%
Any queries please contact: K Watt
Telephone no: 01635 565489
Date: 2nd June 1997
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant 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.
Micro Focus Group Public Limited Company
(Registrant)
Date: June 3, 1997 By: /s/ Loren E. Hillberg
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Loren E. Hillberg
Vice President and General Counsel
