Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 disclosure relating to share dealings in Gooch & Housego plc (GHH.L), as required under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code.
The filing was submitted on 22nd July 2026 and covers dealings undertaken by Investec on 21st July 2026 in the ordinary shares of Gooch & Housego.
Investec Bank plc is acting as both Advisor and Broker to Gooch & Housego plc in connection with the relevant offer, giving it exempt principal trader status with recognised intermediary status.
Under this status, Investec is required to publicly disclose any dealings it undertakes in a client-serving capacity in securities related to the offer.
In terms of purchases, Investec bought 30,779 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego, with prices ranging from a low of 1215p to a high of 1220p per unit.
On the sales side, Investec sold 35,780 ordinary shares, with prices ranging from 1215p to a high of 1235p per unit.
The volume of sales slightly exceeded purchases during the dealing period, reflecting typical market-making activity conducted in a client-serving capacity.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options were reported as part of this disclosure.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, options, or any agreements that may constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in connection with the offer.
Similarly, Investec stated there are no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights or the future acquisition or disposal of any securities to which any derivative is referenced.
The contact named in the filing is Priyali Bhattacharjee, reachable by telephone for any follow-up inquiries regarding the disclosure.
Public disclosures of this nature under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be made to a Regulatory Information Service in a timely manner.
