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 10,399,713 shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc. The disclosure also mentions that Janus Henderson Group plc does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,347,639 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure also includes details of a sale of 13,434 0.1p ordinary shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc at a price of GBP 0.4500 per unit. Additionally, the disclosure states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure was made on 9th May 2024, and no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached. The contact person for the disclosure is John Baker, with a telephone number of 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.

This disclosure provides transparency about Janus Henderson Group plc's stake in Benchmark Holdings Plc and their recent dealings with the company's shares, in compliance with the regulatory requirements.