Norges Bank, based in Oslo, Norway, has acquired voting rights in St. James's Place PLC, a UK issuer. The acquisition was notified on August 5, 2024, with Norges Bank now holding 3.540260% of voting rights attached to shares, totaling 19,422,042 voting rights in the issuer. This marks a decrease from their previous position of 4.062520% of voting rights.
The notification also states that Norges Bank 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 in relation to proxy voting.
This notification provides an insight into the changes in major holdings within St. James's Place PLC, specifically the acquisition of voting rights by Norges Bank. It offers transparency regarding the ownership and voting rights within the company, as required by regulatory standards.