Norges Bank, based in Oslo, Norway, has acquired additional voting rights in St. James's Place PLC, a UK-based issuer. The acquisition of voting rights by Norges Bank resulted in a total of 4.023740% of voting rights attached to shares, representing 22,074,481 voting rights held in the issuer as of March 15, 2024. This marks an increase from their previous position of 3.080350% of voting rights.
The notification, dated March 18, 2024, outlines the details of the shareholder, Norges Bank, and the resulting situation following the acquisition of voting rights. The information provided includes the breakdown of direct and indirect voting rights, as well as the percentage of voting rights through financial instruments.
The notification also confirms that Norges Bank, as the entity subject to the notification obligation, is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding an interest in the issuer. Additionally, there is no information provided regarding proxy voting in this notification.
This notification provides transparency regarding the increase in Norges Bank's stake in St. James's Place PLC, offering insight into the changes in voting rights and the resulting situation following the acquisition. The details outlined in the notification serve to inform stakeholders and the market about the evolving ownership structure within the company.