Important Updates from Dowlais Group on Recent Dealings
Key Public Disclosure by Dowlais Group Plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code
1. Key Information
(a) Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc
(b) Name of offeror/offeree: Dowlais Group Plc
(c) Name of the party to the offer with which the exempt principal trader is connected: Investec is Broker to Dowlais Group Plc
(d) Date dealing undertaken: Information about the specific date is subject to regulatory compliance.
(e) Other disclosures: The exempt principal trader is not making disclosures for other parties involved in the offer.
2. Dealings by the Exempt Principal Trader
The following transactions detail the securities dealings involved.
(a) Purchases and Sales
| Class of Relevant Security | Purchases/Sales | Total Number of Securities | Highest Price per Unit | Lowest Price per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares | Purchases | 1,229,086 | 67.2 | 66.5 |
| Ordinary shares | Sales | 1,064,653 | 67.5 | 66.5 |
(b) Cash-settled Derivative Transactions
| Class of Relevant Security | Product Description | Nature of Dealing | Number of Reference Securities | Price per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
(c) Stock-settled Derivative Transactions
(i) Writing, Selling, Purchasing, or Varying
| Class of Relevant Security | Product Description | Type of Dealing | Number of Securities | Exercise Price per Unit | Type | Expiry Date | Option Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
(ii) Exercise
| Class of Relevant Security | Product Description | Exercising Against | Number of Securities | Exercise Price per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
(d) Other Dealings
| Class of Relevant Security | Nature of Dealing | Details | Price per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3. Other Information
(a) Indemnity and Other Dealing Arrangements
No applicable arrangements reported.
(b) Agreements Relating to Options or Derivatives
No agreements reported between the parties concerning voting rights or future acquisition and disposal of relevant securities.
Date of Disclosure: 13th June 2025
Contact Name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
Telephone Number: +91-9768034903
Public disclosures under the Code must be submitted to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit can assist with queries regarding the Code’s requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of Form 8.5?
Form 8.5 serves as a public disclosure from exempt principal traders under the Takeover Code, detailing their securities dealings.
Who is the exempt principal trader mentioned?
The exempt principal trader mentioned in this document is Investec Bank plc.
What type of transactions are included in the disclosure?
The disclosure includes purchases, sales, and other dealings involving ordinary shares and derivatives.
What does N/A signify in the reports?
N/A means that there is no relevant data or applicable transactions concerning a given category.
Who can I contact for more information?
You can reach out to Priyali Bhattacharjee at the provided telephone number for inquiries regarding the disclosures.
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