November 25, 2021 at 09:05 EST | Source: Rathbone Brothers Plc Rathbone Brothers Plc

Disclosure of public opening positions/disclosures of transactions by persons with relevant securities interests holding 1% or more of the shares of the Takeover Code ("Code") Article 8.3

2. Position of Disclosure

If there is a position or claim disclosure in more than one type of related securities of the offeror or offeree specified in 1(c), copy Table 2(a) or (b) (as the case may be) for each additional Related categories of security.

(a) After the transaction, disclose the interest and short position (if any) of the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree involved

All equity and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any stock-settled open derivative positions (including trading options) or agreements to buy and sell related securities should be provided in Supplementary Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) The right to subscribe for new securities (including options for directors and other employees)

3. Discloser's transaction (if any)

If the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree specified in 1(c) exceed one category, copy Table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as the case may be) for each additional one The relevant security category.

The currency and other currency amounts of all prices should be stated.

(c) Derivative transactions settled by stocks (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, buying or changing

(d) Other transactions (including subscription of new securities)

(a) Compensation and other transaction arrangements

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings related to options or derivatives

According to Article 8 of the Code, public disclosures must be made to regulatory information service agencies.

You can call +44 (0)20 7638 0129 the market surveillance department of the Advisory Committee to inquire about the disclosure requirements of the Code.

The guidelines can be viewed on the expert panel’s website www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.