FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Full name of discloser:
OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed:
Simply naming nominee or vehicle companies is not enough. If a trust is involved, the trustee(s), settlor, and beneficiaries must all be identified.
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Keywords Studios plc
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:
Latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
(f) In addition to the company in (c), is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
NO
2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe that need to be disclosed across multiple classes of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree mentioned in (c), please replicate table 2(a) or (b) for each additional class of relevant security.
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
Class of relevant security:
Ordinary 1p (GB00BBQ38507)
Interests
3,843,423 (4.78% ownership)
Total:
3,843,423 (4.78%)
All interests and short positions must be disclosed.
Details regarding any open stock-settled derivative positions should be provided on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)
Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned:
3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
(a) Purchases and sales
Class of relevant security
Ordinary 1p
Purchase/sale
Sale
Number of securities
95
Price per unit
24.0144
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
Class of relevant security
Product description
Nature of dealing
Number of reference securities
Price per unit
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
Class of relevant security
Product description
Number of securities to which option relates
Exercise price per unit
Type
Expiry date
(ii) Exercise
Class of relevant security
Product description
Exercising/ exercised against
Number of securities
Exercise price per unit
(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)
Class of relevant security
Ordinary 1p
Nature of dealing
In specie transfer out
Details
365
Price per unit (if applicable)
N/A
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity or option arrangement... None
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
Details of any agreement... None
(c) Attachments
Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
Date of disclosure:
Contact name:
Robbie Campbell
Telephone number/email:
Robbie.campbell@octopusinvestments.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of Form 8.3?
The Form 8.3 is designed to provide a public disclosure of opening positions, informing the market about significant shareholding interests.
Who filed the Form 8.3?
The Form 8.3 was filed by OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD.
Which company does this disclosure relate to?
This disclosure pertains to Keywords Studios plc.
What type of securities are being disclosed?
The disclosure concerns Ordinary 1p shares.
How can I contact the discloser for more information?
You can reach out to Robbie Campbell at Robbie.campbell@octopusinvestments.com.
