Investec Bank Plc has filed a formal dealing disclosure under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code relating to Gooch & Housego Plc (GHH.L).
The disclosure identifies Investec Bank Plc as an exempt principal trader acting in a client-serving capacity with recognised intermediary status under the Code.
Investec serves as both advisor and broker to Gooch & Housego Plc, establishing its connected status in relation to the offer disclosed in the filing.
The dealing was undertaken on 16th October 2026, with the disclosure itself formally published on 19th October 2026.
The transaction involved the sale of ordinary shares in Gooch & Housego Plc, with a total of 45,292 shares sold during the relevant dealing period.
Both the highest and lowest price per unit received for the ordinary shares were recorded at 1230 pence, indicating all sales were executed at a single uniform price.
No cash-settled derivative transactions were reported as part of this disclosure, with the relevant sections of the form marked as not applicable.
Stock-settled derivative transactions, including options of any kind, were also absent from the filing, with no writing, purchasing, selling, or exercising of options recorded.
The filing confirms there are no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or understandings that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in relation to this offer.
Similarly, no agreements or understandings exist between Investec Bank Plc and any other person concerning voting rights or the future acquisition or disposal of relevant securities referencing any derivative instrument.
The contact named in the disclosure is Abhishek Gawde, reachable by telephone at +91-9923757332 for any related inquiries.
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring transparency in market activity surrounding offer situations.
