Investec Bank plc has filed a formal regulatory disclosure revealing substantial share dealings in optical and photonic technology firm 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 submitted the Form 8.5 filing in its capacity as an exempt principal trader dealing in a client-serving role during an active offer period.
The bank confirmed it acts as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, establishing its connected status under the relevant provisions of the Takeover Code.
The dealings in question were undertaken on 18th September 2026, with the formal public disclosure filed on 21st September 2026 in line with regulatory requirements.
According to the filing, Investec purchased a total of 91,984 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego, with prices ranging from a low of 1202.5p to a high of 1205p per unit.
On the same date, the bank also sold 81,615 ordinary shares, with prices achieved ranging between 1202.5p and 1207.5p per unit.
The filing confirmed that no cash-settled derivative transactions or stock-settled derivative transactions were conducted in connection with these dealings.
Investec also confirmed that no indemnity arrangements, options, or other dealing arrangements existed that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.
Similarly, no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to voting rights or future acquisitions tied to derivatives were reported as part of the disclosure.
The contact named in the filing is Priyali Bhattacharjee, reachable by telephone, indicating operational oversight of the disclosure process on behalf of Investec Bank plc.
Such Rule 8.5 disclosures are a standard but closely watched regulatory mechanism designed to ensure transparency around share dealings during takeover offer periods involving listed companies.
