Octopus Investments Ltd disclosed a 14.06% interest in Gooch & Housego plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, a UK takeover ownership reporting rule. As of 18/08/2026, it owned or controlled 3,847,628 ordinary 20p shares, identified by ISIN GB0002259116, with no reported short positions, derivatives or subscription rights. The firm also reported selling 3,501 shares at 12.05 per share. It said it was making no disclosure in respect of any other party to the offer and reported no related indemnities, dealing arrangements, options or derivatives agreements. No Supplemental Form 8 was attached. The disclosure was dated 19/08/2026.