Norges Bank, based in Oslo, Norway, has acquired additional voting rights in St. James's Place PLC, a UK issuer. The acquisition resulted in Norges Bank holding 4.062520% of voting rights attached to shares, totaling 22,287,219 voting rights in the company. This increase from the previous position of 3.989270% reflects a notable change in Norges Bank's holdings.
The notification, dated 24th April 2024, outlines the details of the shareholder and the resulting situation following the threshold crossing. It specifies the percentage of voting rights through financial instruments and the total number of voting rights held in the issuer. The information also confirms that Norges Bank is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking holding an interest in the issuer.
This notification provides essential information about Norges Bank's increased voting rights in St. James's Place PLC, offering transparency regarding the changes in major holdings within the company.