Janus Henderson Group plc has disclosed a 1.41% stake in Benchmark Holdings Plc. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. Janus Henderson Group plc owns and/or controls 10,438,147 shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc. The disclosure also states that Janus Henderson Group plc does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,386,073 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure also includes details of a sale of 15,000 0.1p ordinary shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc at a price of GBP 0.4400 per unit. Additionally, it states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure was made on 22 March 2024 and is in compliance with the Code's disclosure requirements. For further information, the contact person is John Baker, reachable at 020 7818 3064. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.