Rathbones discloses 1.08% stake in IP Group under Rule 8.3

The UK Takeover Code filing shows Rathbones held 9,608,273 IP Group shares as of 21/07/2026 and reported a sale of 3,300 shares at 64.596p.

Summary

Rathbones Group Plc filed a Rule 8.3 opening position and dealing disclosure under the UK Takeover Code for IP Group Plc, reporting an interest in 9,608,273 2p ordinary shares, equal to 1.08%, as of 21/07/2026. The filing said Rathbones was not making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer. It reported one sale of 3,300 shares at 64.596p. The disclosure showed no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions, no rights to subscribe for new securities, no indemnity or dealing arrangements, and no agreements relating to options or derivatives. No Supplemental Form 8 was attached, and the filing was dated 22/07/2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • Rule 8.3: UK Takeover Code disclosure requirement for investors holding 1% or more of relevant securities during an offer period
  • Takeover Code: UK framework governing conduct and disclosure obligations in takeover situations
  • 2p ordinary shares: A class of common shares with a nominal value of 2 pence each