Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 public dealing disclosure in relation to optical and photonic components maker Gooch & Housego plc.
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 in connection with the current offer situation.
The dealings were undertaken on 16th September 2026, with the formal disclosure filed the following day on 17th September 2026.
According to the filing, Investec purchased a total of 509 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego plc during the dealing period in question.
Both the highest and lowest price paid per unit for those ordinary shares were recorded at 1,210 pence, indicating all purchases were executed at a single consistent price.
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, options, or formal and informal agreements that might serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in relevant securities.
The bank also confirmed no agreements or understandings exist relating to voting rights under any option or to the future acquisition and disposal of relevant securities tied to any derivative.
The contact listed for the disclosure is Priyali Bhattacharjee, reachable by telephone for any queries related to the filing and its contents.
Rule 8 disclosures of this nature must be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring transparency throughout the offer process for all market participants.
The UK Takeover Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit remains available for consultation on dealing disclosure requirements, with the full Code accessible via the Panel’s official website.
