Investec Bank Plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure revealing significant share trading activity in Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc (AMS.L).
The disclosure was made under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders with recognised intermediary status.
Investec Bank Plc is identified in the filing as acting in a client-serving capacity, with the bank serving as Advisor and Joint Broker to Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc.
The dealings covered in the disclosure were undertaken on 5th August 2026, with the formal filing submitted to a Regulatory Information Service on 6th August 2026.
On the purchase side, Investec Bank acquired 899,986 ordinary shares in Advanced Medical Solutions Group, with prices ranging from 280.25p to 280.5p per unit.
On the sales side, the bank sold 924,119 ordinary shares, with prices ranging between 280.5p and 281.25p per unit during the same dealing period.
The volume of shares traded on both sides of the transaction underscores active market-making activity by Investec in its role as a recognised intermediary.
The filing confirms there were no cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options activity related to Advanced Medical Solutions Group shares on that date.
Investec also confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or any formal or informal understandings that could act as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in the company’s securities.
Similarly, the bank stated there are no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights, future acquisitions, or disposals tied to any derivative referencing Advanced Medical Solutions Group securities.
The contact listed on the disclosure is Abhishek Gawde, reachable via telephone for any regulatory follow-up related to the filing.
Rule 8.5 disclosures are a standard regulatory requirement under the UK Takeover Code, designed to ensure transparency around dealings by connected intermediaries during offer periods.
