Norges Bank, based in Oslo, Norway, has acquired voting rights in Diploma PLC, a UK issuer. The acquisition was notified on 3rd June 2024, with the threshold being crossed on 31st May 2024. Norges Bank now holds 3.015160% of voting rights attached to shares, totaling 4,043,099 voting rights in the issuer. This is an increase from their previous position of 2.95% of voting rights.
The notification also includes details of the financial instruments held by Norges Bank, which currently do not contribute to their voting rights in Diploma PLC. The notification confirms that Norges Bank is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking holding an interest in the issuer.
This notification provides transparency about the change in voting rights within Diploma PLC and the involvement of Norges Bank. It is an essential regulatory disclosure that allows stakeholders to understand the current distribution of voting rights within the company.