Investec Bank plc has filed a public dealing disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, revealing trading activity in Gooch & Housego plc ordinary shares.
The disclosure identifies Investec Bank plc as an exempt principal trader acting in a client-serving capacity with recognised intermediary status on the transaction.
Investec serves as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, establishing its connected status to the offer as outlined in the regulatory filing.
The dealings were undertaken on 13th August 2026, with the formal disclosure submitted to the market on 14th August 2026.
According to the filing, Investec Bank purchased 2,184 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego at a price of 1216 pence per unit during the dealing period.
On the sales side, Investec Bank sold 4,588 ordinary shares at prices ranging between 1215 and 1217.5 pence per unit on the same date.
The volume of shares sold significantly exceeded purchases, with 4,588 shares disposed of compared to 2,184 acquired during the single dealing session.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options activity was reported as part of this disclosure.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, or understandings relating to relevant securities that could act as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.
The bank also confirmed no agreements exist relating to voting rights under any option or the future acquisition or disposal of securities to which any derivative is referenced.
The filing contact listed is Abhishek Gawde, reachable by telephone as provided within the disclosure documentation submitted to the regulatory information service.
Public disclosures of this nature under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be made to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring full market transparency during offer periods.
