Rathbones Group Plc Reveals Significant Position Details
Public Opening Position Disclosure by Rathbones Group Plc
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
Key Information
(a) Full name of discloser: Rathbones Group Plc
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed: None
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to relevant securities: Empiric Student Property Plc
(d) Exempt fund manager details: Not applicable
(e) Date position held: 18/09/2025
(f) Disclosure of other parties involved: Yes
Positions of the Person Making the Disclosure
(a) Interests and short positions in relevant securities:
Class of relevant security: 1p Ord
INTERESTS: Number: 30,293,109, Percentage: 4.56%
Short Positions: None
TOTAL: 30,293,109 shares (4.56%) owned
Rights to Subscribe for New Securities
Details: No additional rights disclosed.
Dealings by the Discloser
Purchases and Sales
Class of Security: 1p Ordinary Shares
Nature of Dealing: Sales
Number of Securities: 36,395 at 90.4025p, 15,714 at 90.61p, 15,500 at 91p, 41,090 at 90.9p
Cash-Settled Derivative Transactions
Details: No transactions disclosed.
Stock-Settled Derivative Transactions
Details: No options have been written or exercised in the last reporting period.
Other Information
(a) Indemnity or Option Arrangements: None
(b) Agreements Relating to Options or Derivatives: None
(c) Attachments: No Supplemental Form 8 attached.
Date of Disclosure: 19/09/2025
Contact Information
Contact Name: Chinwe Enyi – Compliance Department
Telephone Number: 0151 243 7053
Regulatory Information
Disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code are to be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit can be contacted regarding disclosure requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this disclosure?
The disclosure highlights the interest Rathbones Group Plc has in Empiric Student Property Plc, ensuring compliance with the Takeover Code.
What percentage of shares does Rathbones Group Plc hold?
Rathbones Group Plc holds 4.56% of the shares in Empiric Student Property Plc.
Is there any indication of short positions in this disclosure?
No short positions are reported in this disclosure by Rathbones Group Plc.
Who should be contacted for more information?
Contact Chinwe Enyi in the Compliance Department at 0151 243 7053 for additional queries.
What type of shares are involved in this disclosure?
This disclosure involves ordinary shares specifically detailed as 1p Ordinary Shares.
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