Important Overview and Key Information
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc
(b) Name of offeror/offeree: Ricardo plc
(c) Connection to offer: Investec is the Joint Advisor and Joint Broker to Ricardo plc.
(d) Date of dealing: 23rd June 2025
(e) Other parties involved: N/A
Recent Dealings by the Exempt Principal Trader
In compliance with the standards expected during transactions, we detail the recent dealings that occurred involving Ricardo PLC.
(a) Purchases and Sales
Class of Relevant Security: Ordinary shares
Purchases: 25,000 shares at a highest price of 445 per unit and lowest price of 433 per unit.
Sales: 25,000 shares sold at 449 per unit, with similar lowest pricing at 433 per unit.
Cash-Settled Derivative Transactions
(b) Current State of Transactions
Class of relevant security: N/A
No cash-settled derivative transactions were identified.
Stock-Settled Derivative Transactions
(c) Current Activities
(i) Options and Variants
The data representing stock-settled derivatives are recorded as N/A, indicating no active transactions at this time.
(ii) Exercise Activity
Class of relevant security also reads as N/A, resulting in no related activity.
Additional Dealings
(d) Other Dealings
No further dealings or subscriptions were reported for this session.
Other Relevant Information
(a) Indemnity Arrangements
There are no indemnities or arrangements that have been disclosed by the exempt principal trader.
(b) Options or Derivative Understandings
None reported regarding agreements or understandings related to options or derivatives.
Date of disclosure: 24th June 2025
Contact Name: Abhishek Gawde
Telephone number: +91 9923757332
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)?
The Form 8.5 serves as a regulatory disclosure for exempt principal traders regarding dealings in client transactions.
Who is Investec Bank plc in relation to Ricardo plc?
Investec Bank plc acts as the Joint Advisor and Joint Broker for Ricardo plc.
What type of securities were reported in the disclosures?
Ordinary shares of Ricardo plc were the focus of the transactions reported in the disclosures.
Was there any trading activity involving derivatives?
No derivative transactions were recorded during this reporting period for Ricardo plc.
How can stakeholders contact regarding queries?
Inquiries can be directed to Abhishek Gawde via the provided contact number, +91 9923757332.