Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Eckoh Plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc
(b) Name of offeror/offeree related to this form: Eckoh plc
(c) Name of the party to the offer associated with the exempt principal trader: Investec is Joint Broker to Eckoh plc
(d) Date of dealing: Not specified
(e) Besides the company mentioned in (b), is the exempt principal trader disclosing information regarding any other party to this offer?
N/A
2. DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER
If there have been transactions involving more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree listed above, please replicate table 2(a), (b), (c), or (d) as needed for each additional class of relevant security involved.
All prices and monetary amounts should be stated in the relevant currency.
(a) Purchases and sales
Class of relevant security: Ordinary Shares
Purchases/Sales: Purchases
Total number of securities: 17,578
Highest price per unit paid/received: 50.26
Lowest price per unit paid/received: 48.8
Sales: 55,799, Highest price per unit: 51.5, Lowest price per unit: 50
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
No cash-settled derivative transactions have been reported.
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing, or varying
Class of relevant security: N/A
Product description: N/A
Nature of dealing: N/A
Number of securities: N/A
Exercise price per unit: N/A
(ii) Exercise
Class of relevant security: N/A
Product description: N/A
Exercising/exercised against: N/A
Number of securities: N/A
Exercise price per unit: N/A
(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)
Class of relevant security: N/A
Nature of dealing: N/A
Details: N/A
Price per unit (if applicable): N/A
3. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity or option arrangement: None
(b) Agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives
Details of any agreement, arrangement, or understanding: None
Date of disclosure: Not specified
Contact name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
Telephone number: +91 9768034903
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code should be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation regarding the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of Form 8.5?
Form 8.5 serves to publicly disclose dealings by an exempt principal trader concerning relevant securities.
Who is the exempt principal trader in this case?
The exempt principal trader involved is Investec Bank plc, acting on behalf of Eckoh plc.
What types of transactions are included in the disclosure?
The disclosure includes reports on purchases and sales of ordinary shares, as well as any related derivative transactions.
Is there any additional information provided apart from transaction details?
Yes, the form also contains contact information for the disclosing party and outlines any agreements or arrangements tied to the transactions.
How can the public access these disclosures?
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service, which can offer further details and context.
