Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure related to share dealings in Gooch & Housego plc (GHH.L), a UK-listed photonics technology company.
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 filed the form in its capacity as an exempt principal trader, acting in a client-serving role during the relevant dealing period.
The bank serves as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego plc, establishing its connected status under the terms of the Takeover Code.
The dealing was undertaken on 8th October 2026, with the formal public disclosure submitted the following day on 9th October 2026.
According to the filing, Investec Bank sold 429 ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego, with both the highest and lowest price per unit recorded at 1230 pence.
The uniform sale price of 1230 pence across all 429 shares indicates the transaction was executed at a fixed level with no price variation during the dealing session.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options activity was reported as part of this disclosure filing.
Investec confirmed there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or any formal or informal understandings that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.
The bank similarly reported no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of securities referenced by any derivative instrument.
The disclosure contact listed in the filing is Abhishek Gawde, reachable via telephone as provided in the regulatory submission to the relevant information service.
All Rule 8 disclosures under the Takeover Code are required to be made to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring transparency during offer periods involving publicly listed companies.
