The Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) disclosure by Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd, an exempt principal trader with recognized intermediary status, pertains to dealings in musicMagpie Plc's relevant securities. On 28th May 2024, the exempt principal trader conducted purchases and sales of ordinary shares, with 107,910 securities purchased and 118,089 securities sold. The highest price per unit paid for the purchases was 7.3025p, while the lowest price per unit paid was the same. For sales, the highest price per unit received was 7.7475p, and the lowest was 7.6948p.

The disclosure does not include derivatives transactions or options transactions in respect of existing securities. Additionally, there were no other dealings, such as subscribing for new securities. The disclosure also confirms that there are no indemnity and other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure was made on 29th May 2024 by Justin Ball, with the contact number provided as 0207 647 8130. It emphasizes that public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and emailed to the Takeover Panel at [email protected]. The Code and further details can be viewed on the Panel’s website.

For any consultation regarding the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements, the Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available at +44 (0)20 7638 0129.