Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure revealing significant share dealings in Treatt Group Plc conducted on 25th June 2026.
The disclosure was made under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders acting in a client-serving capacity.
Investec Bank plc holds the status of an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, giving it specific obligations under the Takeover Code to disclose its dealing activity.
The bank serves as Advisor and Joint Broker to Treatt Group Plc, establishing a formal connection to the company at the centre of this regulatory filing.
According to the disclosure, Investec purchased 850,000 ordinary shares in Treatt Group at a price of 304.1 pence per unit on the dealing date.
The bank also recorded sales of 891,977 ordinary shares, with prices ranging between 304 pence and 304.5 pence per unit during the same session.
The volume of shares traded across both purchases and sales indicates a considerable level of market activity surrounding Treatt Group’s ordinary shares on that date.
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 serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in Treatt Group securities.
The bank similarly confirmed no agreements exist relating to voting rights on relevant securities under any option or derivative arrangement connected to the offer.
The disclosure was formally dated 26th June 2026, with contact details provided for Abhishek Gawde as the named contact responsible for the submission.
Regulatory disclosures under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service to ensure full market transparency during offer periods.
