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: Man Group PLC
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
Simply naming nominee or vehicle companies is not sufficient. For trusts, it is essential to name the trustee(s), settlor, and beneficiaries.
(c) Name of offeror/offeree related to the relevant securities this form concerns:
Please use a separate form for each offeror/offeree. International Paper Company
(d) If the discloser is an exempt fund manager associated with an offeror/offeree, please specify:
(e) Date position held or dealing undertaken:
For an opening position disclosure, indicate the latest practicable date before the disclosure.
(f) Besides the company in 1(c), is the discloser making disclosures regarding any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or a potential cash offer, please state “N/A”.YES / NO / N/A
Offeree – Smith (DS) plc
2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe for more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree mentioned in 1(c), please replicate table 2(a) or (b) (as applicable) for each additional class of relevant security.
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree following the dealing (if applicable):
Class of relevant security:common stock
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: Number: 499 / %: 0.00
(2) Cash-settled derivatives:
Number: 618,301 / %: 0.18
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree mentioned in 1(c), please replicate table 3(a), (b), (c), or (d) (as applicable) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.
All prices and monetary amounts should be stated in the same currency.
(a) Purchases and sales
Class of relevant security: common stock
Purchase
Number of securities: 2 / Price per unit: 47.645 USD
Purchase
Number of securities: 3 / Price per unit: 47.310 USD
Purchase
Number of securities: 1,501 / Price per unit: 47.531 USD
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity, option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, regarding relevant securities that may serve as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing, entered into by the discloser and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: None
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FORM 8.3?
FORM 8.3 is a public opening position disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code for those with interests representing 1% or more.
Who is the discloser in this form?
The discloser in this instance is Man Group PLC.
What securities are mentioned in this disclosure?
This disclosure pertains to the common stock of International Paper Company.
What types of securities does Man Group hold?
Man Group holds interests in common stock as well as cash-settled derivatives.
How can I contact the disclosing party?
The contact person is Mackenzie Terry, who can be reached at +442071441555.
