Investec Bank plc has filed a Form 8.5 regulatory disclosure revealing significant share dealings in Gamma Communications Plc (GAMA.L) on 21st October 2026.
The disclosure was made under Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code, which governs public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders operating with recognised intermediary status.
Investec Bank plc submitted the filing in its capacity as an exempt principal trader acting in a client-serving role during the dealings.
The bank holds a notable connection to Gamma Communications, as Investec serves as Joint Broker to the telecommunications firm.
On 21st October 2026, Investec purchased a total of 304,549 ordinary shares in Gamma Communications, with prices ranging from a low of 1090p to a high of 1091p per unit.
In the same session, Investec sold 224,549 ordinary shares in Gamma Communications, with prices ranging between 1088p and 1091p per unit.
The net position from these transactions represents a meaningful volume of activity in Gamma Communications ordinary shares over the course of a single trading day.
No cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or options dealings were reported as part of this disclosure filing.
Investec confirmed that no indemnity arrangements, option agreements, or other formal or informal understandings exist that could serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in Gamma Communications securities.
The bank also stated that no agreements or understandings relating to voting rights, future acquisitions, or disposals tied to any derivative instruments are in place.
The disclosure was made on 22nd October 2026, with contact for the filing attributed to Priyali Bhattacharjee.
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are required to be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service, ensuring transparency during offer periods.
