abrdn plc has made a public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure regarding Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 20th June 2024, includes key information such as the number and percentage of relevant securities owned and/or controlled by abrdn plc, as well as details of any dealings in relevant securities.

abrdn plc currently owns and/or controls 9,855,154 5p ordinary shares of Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, representing 3.84% of the total. The disclosure also includes details of recent purchases and sales of the 5p ordinary shares, with 100,000 shares sold at GBP 2.428 per unit and 1,218 shares purchased at GBP 2.400 per unit.

The disclosure further states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Additionally, no supplemental form is attached to the disclosure.

For further information, the contact person for this disclosure is Rebecca Bremner, with a telephone number provided for inquiries. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service, and the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements.

This disclosure provides transparency regarding abrdn plc's interests and dealings in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code.