abrdn plc has made a public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure regarding Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure includes key information such as the date of the position held/dealing undertaken, the interests and short positions in the relevant securities, and details of any dealings made by abrdn plc. The disclosure also mentions the absence of indemnity and other dealing arrangements, as well as agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

abrdn plc has disclosed that they own and/or control 3.76% of the relevant securities of Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, amounting to 9,654,359 5p ordinary shares. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of the purchases and sales of the 5p ordinary shares, including the number of securities and the price per unit.

The disclosure also states that abrdn plc has no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The disclosure was made on 25 July 2024, and the contact name and telephone number for public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code are provided.

This disclosure provides important information about abrdn plc's interests and dealings in Crest Nicholson Holdings plc, as required by the Takeover Code. It offers transparency and insight into the ownership and control of relevant securities, as well as the details of any transactions involving these securities.