Liontrust Investment Partners LLP, a subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management Plc, has notified a significant increase in its voting rights in Focusrite PLC. The acquisition of voting rights occurred on March 19, 2024, and the issuer was notified on March 20, 2024. The total voting rights held in the issuer by Liontrust Investment Partners LLP now amount to 12.875%, up from the previous 12.336%. This increase is attributed to the acquisition of direct voting rights, which now stand at 12.272%, and voting rights through financial instruments, which amount to 0.603%.
The details provided in the notification indicate that Liontrust Investment Partners LLP holds 7167017 direct voting rights, representing 12.272% of the total voting rights. Additionally, through financial instruments (securities lending), they hold 351959 voting rights, equivalent to 0.603% of the total voting rights. The ultimate controlling entity in this notification is Liontrust Asset Management Plc, which holds 12.875% of the voting rights in Focusrite PLC through its subsidiary.
This TR-1 notification provides essential information about the increase in voting rights held by Liontrust Investment Partners LLP in Focusrite PLC, offering transparency and insight into the changes in major holdings within the company.