Man Group PLC disclosed a 2.75% interest in JTC Plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, the UK regime requiring disclosure of interests representing 1% or more in relevant securities. The position was held as of 18/08/2026 and disclosed on 19/08/2026. It consisted entirely of cash-settled derivatives referencing 4,812,822 JTC 1p ordinary shares, with no shares owned or controlled, no short position, no stock-settled derivatives and no rights to subscribe for new securities reported. The filing listed seven equity-swap transactions that increased Man Group's long position, covering 6,684 reference securities at prices ranging from GBP 13.3844 to GBP 13.3900 per unit. Man Group said it was not making disclosures for any other party to the offer, reported no indemnity or dealing arrangements, and confirmed that no Supplemental Form 8 for open positions was attached.