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 adequate. For trusts, the names of the trustee(s), settlor, and beneficiaries must be provided.
(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, indicate the latest practicable date before 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 that need to be disclosed in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), please replicate 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, whether formal or informal, related to relevant securities that may incentivize dealing or refraining from dealing, entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any individual 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 provides details about the interests in relevant securities held by individuals or entities that own 1% or more of a company's shares.
2. Who is the discloser in this case?
The discloser in this instance is Man Group PLC.
3. What does this form signify for Darktrace plc?
This form shows that Man Group PLC has significant interests in the securities of Darktrace plc, fulfilling a requirement under the Takeover Code.
4. Is there any arrangement disclosed regarding indemnity or dealing?
No arrangements, agreements, or understandings were disclosed concerning indemnity or dealing.
5. What contact information is provided in this form?
The contact person listed for this disclosure is Mackenzie Terry, who can be reached at the telephone number +442071441555.
