Bank of America Corporation has notified Close Brothers Group PLC of an increase in its voting rights. The notification, dated 16th April 2024, states that Bank of America Corporation now holds 1.972436% of voting rights in Close Brothers Group PLC, up from the previous 8.165284%. This increase is attributed to the acquisition of financial instruments, including swaps and physical swaps, which have contributed to the rise in voting rights.

The details provided in the notification show that Bank of America Corporation holds a total of 2968270 voting rights in Close Brothers Group PLC. This includes 300 direct voting rights and 762132 voting rights through financial instruments. Additionally, the notification outlines the various financial instruments held by Bank of America Corporation, along with their expiration dates and the percentage of voting rights associated with each instrument.

The notification also includes information about the controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and financial instruments are effectively held, starting with Bank of America Corporation as the ultimate controlling person. It lists Bank of America, National Association and Managed Account Advisors, LLC as the controlled undertakings, detailing the percentage of voting rights held through each entity.

The completion date of the notification is 16th April 2024. This information is crucial for stakeholders and investors as it provides transparency regarding changes in major holdings within Close Brothers Group PLC.