Aviva PLC has notified Next 15 Group PLC of a change in the nature of its holdings. Aviva PLC has loaned out shares of Next 15 Group PLC. The threshold for the notification was crossed on October 24, 2023, and Next 15 Group PLC was notified on October 25, 2023. Aviva PLC now holds 9.57% of the voting rights attached to shares directly and 0.9% of the voting rights through financial instruments, resulting in a total of 10.47% of the voting rights. Aviva PLC holds a total of 10,447,641 voting rights in Next 15 Group PLC. The previous notification showed Aviva PLC holding 10.19% of the voting rights directly and 0.29% of the voting rights through financial instruments, resulting in a total of 10.48% of the voting rights.
Aviva PLC is the ultimate controlling person and holds the voting rights and/or financial instruments through its controlled undertakings, including Aviva Group Holdings Limited, Aviva Investors Holdings Limited, and Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. The notification is prompted by a change from a combined interest level of 10% to <10% and a direct interest level of 9% to 8%.
No information is provided regarding proxy voting. For additional information, contact Mark Sanford, General Counsel & Company Secretary of Next 15 Group PLC. The completion date of the notification was October 25, 2023, and it was completed in Norwich, England.