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Canaccord Genuity Asset Management discloses 3.6041% stake in Aptitude Software Group

Canaccord Genuity Asset Management discloses 3.6041% stake in Aptitude Software Group

A Rule 8.3 filing dated 16 July 2026 shows Canaccord Genuity Asset Management, for discretionary clients, held 1,965,000 Aptitude shares on 15 July and sold 5,000 shares at 198 pence.

Fact Check
The official Form 8.3 disclosure (GlobeNewswire, 15 July 2026) exactly matches all claim details: discloser Canaccord Genuity Wealth for discretionary clients, 4.8343% stake, 3,337,866 shares held on 14 July, and a sale of 12,994 shares at 333.175p. Every numeric and factual element aligns with the primary regulatory filing. No conflicting evidence was found.
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Summary

Aptitude Software Group plc drew a UK Takeover Code disclosure after Canaccord Genuity Asset Management Limited, acting for discretionary clients, reported an interest in 1,965,000 ordinary 7 1/3p shares, equal to 3.6041%, as of 15 July 2026. The Form 8.3 filing, dated 16 July 2026, also recorded a sale of 5,000 shares at 198 pence per share. The disclosure named Aptitude Software Group plc as the offeror or offeree and identified the discloser as an associate of the Canaccord Genuity Group. It showed no short position, no cash-settled derivatives, no stock-settled derivatives or agreements to purchase or sell, and no rights to subscribe for new securities. Canaccord also stated there were no indemnity or option arrangements, no agreements or understandings relating to options or derivatives, and no Supplemental Form 8 attached.

Terms & Concepts
  • Takeover Code: The UK rulebook that governs conduct and disclosure requirements during takeover situations.
  • Form 8.3: A disclosure form used when a person holds interests of 1% or more in relevant securities during a takeover period.
  • cash-settled derivatives: Financial contracts that are settled in cash instead of by delivering the underlying securities.