Investec Bank plc has filed a public dealing disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, revealing a sale of ordinary shares in Treatt Group Plc.
The disclosure identifies Investec Bank plc as an exempt principal trader acting in a client-serving capacity with recognised intermediary status under the Code.
Investec serves as both advisor and joint broker to Treatt Group Plc, establishing its connected status under the terms of the filing.
The share sale was undertaken on 18th June 2026, with the formal disclosure submitted to a Regulatory Information Service the following day.
A total of 2,020 ordinary shares in Treatt Group Plc were sold, with both the highest and lowest price per unit recorded at 304 pence.
No cash-settled derivative transactions were reported as part of this disclosure, with all relevant fields in that section returned as not applicable.
Similarly, no stock-settled derivative transactions, including options of any kind, were entered into or exercised in connection with this dealing.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that may constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.
The bank also confirmed no agreements or understandings exist relating to voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of securities referenced by any derivative instrument.
The contact named in the disclosure is Abhishek Gawde, reachable by telephone, with the filing made in compliance with the UK Takeover Panel’s regulatory requirements.
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code requires exempt principal traders with recognised intermediary status to publicly disclose dealings undertaken in a client-serving capacity during an offer period.
The Takeover Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit remains available for consultation on dealing disclosure requirements for any party seeking guidance on their obligations under the Code.
