BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its position in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, representing 7.23% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes details of interests, short positions, and dealings. BlackRock also disclosed dealings in cash-settled derivative transactions and a transfer out of shares. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The disclosure was made on 18 July 2024.
The disclosure provides specific details of BlackRock's interests and short positions in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, including the number and percentage of relevant securities owned and controlled. It also outlines cash-settled derivatives and stock-settled derivatives, along with any open stock-settled derivative positions.
Additionally, the disclosure includes details of any dealings by BlackRock, such as purchases, sales, and other transactions related to relevant securities. It also confirms that there are no indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.
The disclosure concludes with administrative details, including the absence of a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) and contact information for further inquiries. It emphasizes that public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and provides contact information for the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit for consultation regarding the Code's disclosure requirements.