Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 disclosure revealing share dealings in Gooch & Housego plc (GHH.L), in its capacity as an exempt principal trader.
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 acting as advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc in connection with the relevant offer, giving it a formal connected status in these proceedings.
The dealings were undertaken on 3rd September 2026, with the formal disclosure submitted the following day on 4th September 2026.
In its client-serving capacity, Investec purchased 5,829 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego, with prices ranging from a low of 1195p to a high of 1200p per unit.
On the sales side, Investec sold a larger volume of 15,829 ordinary shares, with prices ranging between 1195p and 1205p per unit during the same dealing period.
No cash-settled derivative transactions were reported as part of this disclosure, with those sections of the form returning not applicable designations.
Similarly, no stock-settled derivative transactions, including options or any other dealings such as subscriptions or conversions, were recorded in the filing.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or any formal or informal understandings that may serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing with any party to the offer.
The bank also confirmed no agreements or understandings exist relating to voting rights under any option or to the future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities tied to a derivative.
The contact named in the disclosure is Abhishek Gawde, reachable via telephone for any follow-up queries related to the filing.
Public disclosures of this nature under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring transparency throughout the offer process.
