Form 8.5 Public Dealing Disclosure by Inspecs Group 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 in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Inspecs Group plc
(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:
Investec is Broker to Inspecs Group PLC
(d) Date dealing undertaken:
28th November 2025
(e) In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?
N/A
2. DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER
For transactions involving multiple classes of securities, further details are provided below, accompanied by relevant monetary details.
(a) Purchases and sales
Class of relevant security:
Ordinary shares
Purchases/ sales: Sales
Total number of securities: 27,883
Highest price per unit paid/received: 72
Lowest price per unit paid/received: 71
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
Class of relevant security: N/A
Product description: N/A
Nature of dealing: N/A
Number of reference securities: N/A
Price per unit: N/A
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying:
Class of relevant security: N/A
Product description: N/A
Writing, purchasing, selling, varying, etc.: N/A
Number of securities to which option relates: N/A
Exercise price per unit: N/A
Type: N/A
Expiry date: N/A
Option money paid/ received 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, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
None
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
None
Date of disclosure: 01 December 2025
Contact name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
Telephone number: +91-9768034903
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of Form 8.5?
Form 8.5 provides crucial information regarding public dealings in relation to exempt principal traders, reflecting their financial activities and disclosures.
Who is Inspecs Group and what do they do?
Inspecs Group plc is a significant player in the eyewear industry, known for providing high-quality eyewear solutions.
What recent activities are reflected in this disclosure?
This disclosure details significant sales of ordinary shares as part of trading activities, including prices per unit and total numbers.
Who can be contacted for more information?
Priyali Bhattacharjee is the designated contact person for any inquiries regarding this disclosure.
Is there a customer support number available?
Yes, inquiries can be directed to +91-9768034903 for assistance or further clarification regarding the disclosure.
