Holding(s) in Company
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, along with its affiliates, has acquired a significant stake in IQE plc, increasing their total voting rights to 14.09%, which equates to 137,887,338 shares. This represents an increase from their previous holding of 13.79%. The acquisition occurred on February 3, 2026, and the notification was made to the issuer on February 5, 2026.
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- Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an "X")
| An acquisition or disposal of voting rights | X |
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
Other (please specify) iii :
- Details of person subject to the notification obligation iv
- Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) v
| Name | JPMCB London; Northern Trust UK |
| City and country of registered office (if applicable) | Both in London, United Kingdom |
| 5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached vi : | 03/02/2026 |
| 6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY): | 05/02/2026 |
- 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 (8.A + 8.B) vii | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 14.09% | 0 | 14.09% | 137,887,338 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 13.79% | 0 | 13.79% | |
| A: Voting rights attached to shares | ||||
| Class/type of shares ISIN code (if possible) | Number of voting rights ix | % of voting rights | ||
| Direct (DTR5.1) | Indirect (DTR5.2.1) | Direct (DTR5.1) | Indirect (DTR5.2.1) | |
| GB0009619924 | 137,887,338 | 14.09% | ||
| SUBTOTAL 8. A | 137,887,338 | 14.09% | ||
| B 1: Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a) | ||||
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date x | Exercise/ Conversion Period xi | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted. | % of voting rights |
SUBTOTAL 8. B 1
B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (b)
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date x | Exercise/ Conversion Period xi | Physical or cash Settlement xii | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBTOTAL 8.B.2 | |||||
| Name xv | % 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 | ||
| Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. | 14.09% | 0.00% | 14.09% | ||
| Artisan Partners Holdings LP | 14.09% | 0.00% | 14.09% | ||
| Artisan Investments GP LLC | 14.09% | 0.00% | 14.09% | ||
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 14.09% | 0.00% | 14.09% | ||
In case of proxy voting, please identify:
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
Additional information xvi
| Place of completion | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Date of completion | 05/02/2026 |
Notes
Name of ultimate controlling person A (chain 1)
Name of controlled undertaking B
Name of controlled undertaking C
Name of ultimate controlling person A (chain 2)
Name of controlled undertaking B
Name of controlled undertaking D
Name of ultimate controlling person A (chain3)
Name of controlled undertaking E
Name of controlled undertaking F
xvi Example: Correction of a previous notification.
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