Holding(s) in Company
Aegis Financial Corporation, controlled by Scott L Barbee, increased its stake in Afentra PLC to 5.05% of voting rights (13,903,994 votes) as of 30 October 2026, up from 4.26% previously, with the issuer notified on 2 November 2026; direct holdings are 1,250,000 shares (0.45%) and indirect holdings 12,653,994 (4.60%), including the Aegis Value Fund's 12,234,690 shares (4.45%); no financial instruments were reported. Crossing the 5.0% disclosure threshold could indicate greater investor influence and may affect shareholder dynamics and market perception of the stock.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
gb00b4x3q493
Issuer Name
AFENTRA PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
Aegis Financial Corporation
City of registered office (if applicable)
McLean
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United States of America
| Name | City of registered office | Country of registered office |
Scott L Barbee
Details of the shareholder
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
30-Oct-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
02-Nov-2026
- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| . | % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) | Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer |
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 5.050000 | 0.000000 | 5.050000 | 13903994 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 4.260000 | 0.000000 | 4.260000 | |
| 8A. Voting rights attached to shares | ||||
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
| GB00B4X3Q493 | 1250000 | 12653994 | 0.450000 | 4.600000 |
| Sub Total 8.A | 13903994 | 5.050000% | ||
| 8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a)) | ||||
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
Sub Total 8.B1
- Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
Sub Total 8.B2
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott L Barbee | 5.050000 | 0.000000 | 5.050000% | |
| Scott L Barbee | Aegis Financial Corporation | 4.600000 | 0.000000 | 4.600000% |
In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
If date does not apply, explain below
Additional Information
Aegis Financial Corporation ("AFC") is a US-based investment management company that manages the Aegis Value Fund, a series of The Aegis Funds, as well as other separately managed accounts. Scott Barbee is the control owner of AFC. The direct shares reported in this filing are held personally by Scott Barbee. The indirect shares reported in this filing are controlled by Scott Barbee in his capacity as the discretionary portfolio manager for AFC and the Aegis Value Fund. As of the date the threshold was reached or crossed, the Aegis Value Fund held 12,234,690 or 4.45% of the issuer.
Date of Completion
02-Nov-2026
Place Of Completion
USA
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