Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure revealing significant share dealings in optical and photonic components maker Gooch & Housego plc (GHH.L).
The disclosure was made under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders with recognised intermediary status.
Investec Bank plc is acting as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, giving it connected party status in relation to the company’s relevant securities.
The dealings were undertaken on 16th July 2026, with the formal disclosure published the following day on 17th July 2026.
According to the filing, Investec purchased a total of 741,596 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego, with prices ranging from a low of 1201.8 pence to a high of 1210 pence per unit.
On the sell side, Investec disposed of 797,881 ordinary shares, with prices ranging between 1205 pence and 1210 pence per unit during the same dealing period.
The volume of shares traded on both sides of the book reflects active market-making activity conducted by Investec in its client-serving capacity as an exempt principal trader.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivatives, or options activity was reported as part of this disclosure, with all relevant sections marked not applicable.
Investec also confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in Gooch & Housego securities.
Similarly, the bank stated there are no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights or future acquisition and disposal of securities to which any derivative may be referenced.
The disclosure contact listed in the filing is Abhishek Gawde, reachable by telephone, with the submission made in compliance with the UK Takeover Panel’s regulatory information service requirements.
Rule 8 disclosures of this nature are a standard requirement during offer periods, ensuring market transparency around the dealings of connected and intermediary parties in target companies.
