Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the UK Takeover Code, revealing client-serving trades in Gamma Communications plc ordinary shares.
The filing was submitted on September 15, 2026, covering dealings that took place on September 14, 2026, in line with regulatory transparency requirements.
Investec Bank plc acted in its capacity as an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, dealing on behalf of clients rather than for its own proprietary book.
The bank holds the position of Joint Broker to Gamma Communications plc, establishing a formal connection to the company at the centre of the disclosure.
On September 14, 2026, Investec purchased a total of 89,369 ordinary shares in Gamma Communications, with prices ranging from a low of 1122 pence to a high of 1130 pence per unit.
Matching those purchases in volume, Investec also sold 89,369 ordinary shares on the same date, achieving prices between 1123 pence and 1136 pence per unit.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivatives, or options were reported as part of this disclosure filing.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that might serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing with any party to the offer.
The bank also confirmed no agreements exist relating to voting rights or future acquisition and disposal of securities linked to any derivative instruments.
The disclosure contact listed in the filing is Priyali Bhattacharjee, reachable by telephone, with the filing made public through a Regulatory Information Service as required under Takeover Panel rules.
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code requires exempt principal traders connected to any party in a takeover situation to publicly disclose dealings, ensuring market participants have visibility into activity around target companies.
Gamma Communications plc trades on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker GAMA.L, and its shares have reflected modest movement in recent sessions amid broader market activity.
