Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure relating to share dealings in Gamma Communications Plc (GAMA.L) on 24th July 2026.
The disclosure falls under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders with recognised intermediary status.
Investec Bank plc acted in a client-serving capacity for these transactions, as it holds the role of Joint Broker to Gamma Communications Plc.
The filing confirms that dealings were carried out on 24th July 2026, with the formal disclosure date registered as 27th July 2026.
On the purchases side, Investec traded 52,929 ordinary shares in Gamma Communications, with prices ranging from a low of 941p to a high of 956.75p per unit.
Matching those figures on the sales side, Investec also sold 52,929 ordinary shares at the same price range, reflecting typical market-making activity conducted in a client-serving capacity.
No cash-settled derivative transactions were reported as part of this disclosure, and no stock-settled derivative transactions or options activity was recorded.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that might constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing with any party connected to the offer.
Similarly, no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights, future acquisition, or disposal of relevant securities tied to any derivative were disclosed by the bank.
The contact named in the filing is Priyali Bhattacharjee, reachable by telephone, with the disclosure submitted in accordance with the requirements of the UK Takeover Panel’s regulatory framework.
Public disclosures of this nature under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be made to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring market transparency throughout any offer period.
Gamma Communications shares were trading up 1.49% at the time of the disclosure, while Investec-related listings also saw modest gains across multiple exchanges on the day.
