Investec Bank plc has filed a public dealing disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code relating to its activity in Gooch & Houseway plc securities.
The disclosure, submitted on 1st October 2026, relates to dealings carried out by Investec as an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status acting in a client-serving capacity.
Investec Bank plc serves as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, a relationship that triggers mandatory transparency obligations under the Takeover Code.
The dealings covered in the disclosure took place on 30th September 2026, with Investec reporting activity in ordinary shares of Gooch & Housego plc.
According to the filing, Investec sold a total of 5,887 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego plc during the reporting period.
Both the highest and lowest price per unit recorded in the transaction stood at 1,225 pence, indicating the sales were executed at a single uniform price.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or other dealing arrangements were reported as part of this disclosure.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that could constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in connection with any party to the offer.
The bank also stated that no agreements or understandings exist relating to voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of securities referenced by any derivative instrument.
Public disclosures of this nature under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service to ensure market transparency during offer periods.
The Takeover Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit remains available for consultation on dealing disclosure requirements, and the full Code is accessible via the Panel’s official website.
The contact named in the disclosure is Abhishek Gawde, reachable via the telephone number listed in the official filing submitted to the regulatory service.
