Janus Henderson Group plc has disclosed a 1.39% 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 10,308,897 shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc. The disclosure also mentions that Janus Henderson Group plc does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,256,823 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure also includes details of a sale of 90,816 0.1p ordinary shares of Benchmark Holdings Plc at a price of GBP 0.4300 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 14 May 2024 and was signed by Gustav Croudace, with a contact telephone number provided for further inquiries. No supplemental form was attached to the disclosure.

This disclosure provides insight into Janus Henderson Group plc's significant stake in Benchmark Holdings Plc and its recent dealings with the company's shares. It offers transparency in line with regulatory requirements and aims to provide clarity to the market regarding Janus Henderson Group plc's interests in Benchmark Holdings Plc.