Janus Henderson Group plc has disclosed its position in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, representing 8.06% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes 20,704,354 relevant securities owned and/or controlled, along with 499,371 cash-settled derivatives. The disclosure also mentions that Janus Henderson Group Plc does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 2,360,490 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure further states that Janus Henderson Group plc is making disclosures in respect of another party to the offer, Bellway Plc. It also includes details of a cash-settled derivative transaction involving a decrease in a long position of 28,134 securities at a price of GBP 2.691855 per unit.

The disclosure concludes with the confirmation of no indemnity or other dealing arrangements and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. It also confirms that no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

This disclosure provides valuable information about Janus Henderson Group plc's interests and short positions in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, as well as its related dealings and agreements, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code.