Liontrust Investment Partners LLP has increased its voting rights in Moonpig Group Plc to 12.832% as of May 22, 2024. The acquisition of voting rights triggered the notification obligation, with the total number of voting rights held in the issuer reaching 44,094,049. Liontrust Asset Management Plc, through its subsidiary Liontrust Investment Partners LLP, now holds 12.041% of voting rights attached to shares and 0.791% through financial instruments. This represents an increase from the previous notification, where they held 12.844% of the total voting rights.
The breakdown of the voting rights shows that Liontrust Investment Partners LLP holds 41,373,801 direct voting rights, accounting for 12.041%, and 2,720,248 voting rights through financial instruments, representing 0.791%. The financial instruments include securities lending with an open expiration date, allowing for the acquisition of 2,720,248 voting rights. The ultimate controlling entity for these holdings is Liontrust Asset Management Plc.
The notification was completed on May 23, 2024, in London. This increase in voting rights by Liontrust Investment Partners LLP indicates a significant stake in Moonpig Group Plc, reflecting their confidence in the company's future and strategic direction.