Holding(s) in Company
Frasers Group Plc has notified ASOS PLC of a change in its major shareholding, with its total voting rights and financial instruments now standing at 23.91% as of September 29, 2026. This represents a decrease from its previous holding of 24.75%. The current holding includes 25,652,000 voting rights attached to shares, representing 21.41%, and 3,000,000 voting rights through financial instruments, specifically sold put options expiring in March 2027, accounting for 2.50%. The ultimate controlling person for Frasers Group Plc is Michael Ashley.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB0030927254
Issuer Name
ASOS 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
Frasers Group Plc
City of registered office (if applicable)
Mansfield
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United Kingdom
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
29-Sep-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
30-Sep-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 | 21.408520 | 2.503725 | 23.912245 | 28652000 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 22.241426 | 2.503725 | 24.745151 | |
| 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) |
| GB0030927254 | 25652000 | 21.408520 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 25652000 | 21.408520% | ||
| 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 |
| sold put option | March 2027 | 1000000 | 0.834575 | |
| sold put option | March 2027 | 1000000 | 0.834575 | |
| sold put option | March 2027 | 1000000 | 0.834575 | |
| Sub Total 8.B1 | 3000000 | 2.503725% | ||
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ashley | Frasers Group plc | 21.408520 | 2.503725 | 23.912245% |
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
- Date of Completion
30-Sep-2026
Place Of Completion
Shirebrook, England
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