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 10,453,147 shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc. The company clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,401,073 shares that are included in the total above. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a sale of 7,500 0.1p ordinary shares at a price of GBP 0.4400 per unit.
The disclosure also states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure. The date of disclosure is 21 March 2024, and the contact name and telephone number for further information are provided as John Baker and 020 7818 3064, respectively.
This disclosure provides transparency about Janus Henderson Group plc's stake in Benchmark Holdings Plc and its recent dealings with the company's shares. It offers valuable information for investors and market participants to understand the ownership and trading activities of significant shareholders in Benchmark Holdings Plc.