FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) Disclosure by Investec Bank plc
Public Dealing Disclosure by an Exempt Principal Trader with Recognised Intermediary Status Dealing in a Client-Serving Capacity
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc
(b) Name of offeror/offeree: Ricardo plc
(c) Name of the party to the offer: Investec is Joint Advisor and Joint Broker to Ricardo plc
(d) Date dealing undertaken: A recent dealing occurred which is reported in this disclosure.
(e) Additional disclosures: This trader is not disclosing any additional parties related to this offer.
2. DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER
(a) Purchases and Sales
The details of the purchases and sales by the exempt principal trader are as follows:
Class of relevant security: Ordinary shares
Purchases: 100,000 shares at a highest price of 424 and a lowest price of 424.
Sales: 89,532 shares at a highest price of 425 and a lowest price of 424.
(b) Cash-Settled Derivative Transactions
No cash-settled derivative transactions were disclosed as applicable.
(c) Stock-Settled Derivative Transactions
(i) No transactions involving derivatives of this nature were reported.
(ii) No options were exercised or reported.
(d) Other Dealings
No other dealings, such as subscriptions for new securities, were indicated in this disclosure.
3. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and Other Dealing Arrangements
No indemnity or arrangement details were disclosed.
(b) Agreements Related to Options or Derivatives
There are no agreements or understandings regarding options or derivatives to report, as none exist.
Date of disclosure: The disclosure was made recently.
Contact name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
Telephone number: +91 9768034903
This overview of disclosures under Rule 8 highlights the compliance requirements for public trading disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the FORM 8.5?
The FORM 8.5 is used for public dealing disclosures by exempt principal traders to ensure transparency in the trading activities of relevant securities.
Who is the exempt principal trader in this disclosure?
The exempt principal trader disclosed in this report is Investec Bank plc, involved in advising and brokering for Ricardo plc.
What securities are involved in this disclosure?
The disclosure revolves around the ordinary shares of Ricardo plc, detailing both purchases and sales made recently.
What type of dealings were reported?
The report detailed purchases and sales of ordinary shares as well as the absence of cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives.
How can I contact the trader?
You can contact Priyali Bhattacharjee via telephone at +91 9768034903 for any inquiries regarding the disclosures made.
