Man Group PLC Public Disclosure Form for Darktrace PLC
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): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor, and beneficiaries must be named.
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Darktrace 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:
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
16/08/2024
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
YES / NO / N/A
2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) 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)
Relevant Securities
Class of relevant security: 1p ordinary
Interests
Number: 7,358,821
%: 1.05
Cash-settled derivatives:
Number: 20,199
%: 0.00
TOTAL:
Number: 7,358,821
%: 1.05
3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
(a) Purchases and sales
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
Class of relevant security: 1p ordinary
Product description: Equity Swap
Nature of dealing: Reducing a long position
Number of reference securities: 36,000
Price per unit: 5.907 GBP
4. 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 person 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
None
CONTACT DETAILS
Date of disclosure: 19/08/2024
Contact name: Mackenzie Terry
Telephone number: +442071441555
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is FORM 8.3?
FORM 8.3 is a regulatory document that discloses the interests in relevant securities by individuals or entities owning 1% or more of a company's shares.
2. Who is the discloser in this case?
The discloser mentioned in this case is Man Group PLC.
3. What does this form signify for Darktrace plc?
This form indicates that Man Group PLC holds significant interests in Darktrace plc's securities, a requirement under the Takeover Code.
4. Is there any arrangement disclosed regarding indemnity or dealing?
No arrangements, agreements, or understandings were disclosed regarding indemnity or dealing.
5. What contact information is provided in this form?
The contact person for this disclosure is Mackenzie Terry, available at the telephone number +442071441555.
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