Investec Bank plc has filed a formal regulatory disclosure relating to share dealings in optical and photonic components manufacturer Gooch & Housego plc (GHH.L).
The disclosure was made under Rule 8.5 of the UK Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders operating in a client-serving capacity.
Investec Bank plc acted in its role as an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status during the transactions in question.
The bank confirmed it serves as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, establishing its formal connection to the company under the terms of the Code.
The dealings were undertaken on 2nd September 2026, with the disclosure itself formally dated 3rd September 2026.
According to the filing, Investec purchased 3,045 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego at a price of 1196 pence per unit during the dealing period.
On the sales side, Investec sold 7,172 ordinary shares, with prices ranging between 1195 pence and 1205 pence per unit.
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 arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.
The bank similarly confirmed no agreements exist relating to voting rights or the future acquisition or disposal of relevant securities under any derivative reference.
The disclosure was filed in accordance with requirements set by the UK Takeover Panel, which mandates that all Rule 8 public disclosures be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service.
The contact named in the filing is Abhishek Gawde, reachable via telephone at +91-9923757332 for any related enquiries.
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit remains available for consultation regarding dealing disclosure requirements under the Code, as standard practice for all regulated filings of this nature.
