Janus Henderson Group plc has disclosed a 7.86% interest in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, representing 20,180,951 shares. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure also mentions that Janus Henderson Group Plc does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 1,849,033 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure also states that Janus Henderson Group plc is making disclosures in respect of another party to the offer, Bellway Plc. The disclosure does not include any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.

The disclosure does not include any agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. It also confirms that no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The contact person for the disclosure is John Baker, and the telephone number provided is 020 7818 3064. 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 on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

This disclosure provides a clear overview of Janus Henderson Group plc's interests and positions in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, as well as their compliance with the relevant disclosure regulations.