Investec Bank Plc has filed a Form 8.5 disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code regarding dealings in Gamma Communications Plc (GAMA.L) ordinary shares.
The disclosure was made in Investec’s capacity as an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, acting in a client-serving role during the relevant period.
Investec Bank Plc is identified as Joint Broker to Gamma Communications Plc, establishing its connection to the offer party named in the regulatory filing.
The dealings were undertaken on 30th July 2026, with the formal public disclosure dated 31st July 2026, in line with Takeover Code requirements.
Under the filing, Investec reported purchases of 16,911 ordinary shares in Gamma Communications Plc at prices ranging from 943.5 to 966.5 pence per unit.
Matching sales of 16,911 ordinary shares were also recorded over the same session, with an identical price range of 943.5 to 966.5 pence per unit.
The equal volume of purchases and sales reflects typical activity for an exempt principal trader operating in a market-making or client-facilitation capacity during a live offer period.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options were reported as part of this disclosure filing.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that could constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in Gamma Communications shares.
The bank also confirmed no agreements or understandings exist relating to voting rights or future acquisition and disposal of securities referenced by any derivative instrument.
The disclosure was submitted by contact Priyali Bhattacharjee and is directed to a Regulatory Information Service as required under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code.
Public disclosures of this nature are a standard regulatory requirement during takeover offer periods to ensure transparency in market dealings involving connected parties.
