Holding(s) in Company
UBS Group AG's trading book holdings in Kier Group PLC have fallen below the 5% reporting threshold, resulting in a total of 0.000000% of voting rights and financial instruments. This marks a decrease from their previous notification where they held 5.203248% of voting rights, comprising 4.946444% directly attached to shares and 0.256804% through financial instruments. The change occurred on February 9, 2026, and was notified on February 10, 2026.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB0004915632
Issuer Name
KIER GROUP PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights; Other
Comments
UBS trading book holdings in Kier Group PLC fell below 5% and are therefore exempt from reporting.
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
UBS Group AG-Investment Bank & Global Wealth Management
City of registered office (if applicable)
London
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
09-Feb-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
10-Feb-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 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 4.946444 | 0.256804 | 5.203248 | |
| 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) |
| GB0004915632 | 0 | 0.000000 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 0 | 0.000000% | ||
| 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 |
| UBS Group AG (Chain 1) | ||||
| UBS Group AG (Chain 1) | UBS AG | |||
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
Additional Information
UBS trading book holdings in Kier Group PLC fell below 5% and are therefore exempt from reporting.
Date of Completion
10-Feb-2026
Place Of Completion
Zurich, Switzerland
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