FORM 8 (OPD)
AMENDED PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER
Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
Amendment – this form replaces RNS 4383748, published at 16:05 on 14/08/26. Changes have been made to Section 3(b).
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KEY INFORMATION
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Bodycote plc |
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Bodycote plc |
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OFFEREE |
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13 August 2026 |
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2.
POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.
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Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates
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All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form
8 (Open Positions).
Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).
(b)
Rights to subscribe for new securities
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3.
POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
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*Leucadia Asset Management LLC, a group company of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., holds a short swap position over 25,198 shares. |
Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).
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OTHER INFORMATION
(a)
Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
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None.
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(b)
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
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None.
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(c)
Attachments
Are any Supplemental Forms attached?
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NO |
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Date of disclosure:
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1 September 2026 |
Contact name:
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Alison Broughton |
Telephone number:
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+44 (0)7811 775322 |
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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