FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)
DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC OPERATIONS BY AN EXEMPTED PRINCIPAL MERCHANT WITH THE STATUS OF RECOGNIZED INTERMEDIARY DEALER WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) |
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(b) Use a separate form for each offeror/participant |
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(vs) |
Offering– |
(d) Trade Date: | |
(e) In addition to the company mentioned in 1(b) above, does the exempt primary dealer make disclosures to any other party to this offering? If it is a cash offer or a possible cash offer, indicate “N/A” |
Yes – |
2. EXEMPT PRIMARY MERCHANT OPERATIONS
Where there have been transactions in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or recipient named in 1(b), copy Table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) ) (as applicable) for each class of relevant securities traded.
The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts must be stated.
(a) Purchases and sales
Relevant security class | Purchases/ sales
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Total number of titles | Highest price per unit paid/received (GBP) |
Lowest price per unit paid/received (GBP) |
Ordinary actions |
To buy |
2,950 |
633.500p |
626.000p |
Ordinary actions |
Sale |
2,950 |
633.500p |
626.000p |
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
Relevant security class | Product Description | Type of transaction | Number of reference titles | Unit price (GBP) |
for example CFDs | e.g. open/close a long/short position, increase/decrease a long/short position | |||
(c) Equity-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Write, sell, buy or modify
Relevant security class | Product Description for example call option | Write, buy, sell, vary etc. | Number of shares on which the option relates | Strike price per unit | Type for example American, European, etc. |
Expiration date | Option amount paid/received per unit |
(ii) Exercise
Relevant security class | Product Description for example call option |
Exercise / exercise against | Number of titles | Strike price per unit |
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(d) Other transactions (including subscription for new securities)
Relevant security class | Type of transaction e.g. subscription, conversion |
Details | Unit price (if applicable) |
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3. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and Other Commercial Arrangements
Details of any indemnification or option agreement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to the relevant securities which may be an inducement to trade or refrain from trading entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, indicate “none” |
(b) Agreements, Arrangements or Agreements Relating to Options or Derivatives
Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt primary trader making the disclosure and any other person regarding: (i) the voting rights of any relevant security under any option; Where (ii) voting rights or the future acquisition or disposal of any relevant security to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, indicate “none” |
Disclosure date: | |
Contact Name: | |
Phone number: | 0207 088 2000 |
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit can be consulted about the Code’s transaction disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Group’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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