Form 8 (Opening Position Disclosure) Bodycote PLC
Raymond James Financial Inc, on behalf of discretionary clients, has disclosed its public opening position as the offeree in relation to Bodycote PLC. As of August 6, 2026, Raymond James holds interests in 170,187,993 relevant securities of Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC, representing 1.42% of the class. This disclosure also extends to CVC Advisers Limited and Veritas Capital Fund IX, L.P.
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Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
KEY INFORMATION
| (a) Full name of discloser: | Raymond James Financial Inc on behalf of discretionary clients |
| (d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree? | OFFEREE |
| (e) Date position held: The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure | 6 August 2026 |
| (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A" | Yes - CVC Advisers Limited &Veritas Capital Fund IX, L.P |
POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
| Class of relevant security: | Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Short positions | ||
| Number | % | Number | % |
| (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: | 170,187,993 | 1.42% |
- Cash-settled derivatives:
- Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
| TOTAL: | 170,187,993 | 1.42% |
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Rights to subscribe for new securities
Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:
- POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
- OTHER INFORMATION
- Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
- Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
- Attachments
Are any Supplemental Forms attached?
| Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) | NO |
| Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) | NO |
| Date of disclosure: | 19/08/2026 |
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