Holding(s) in Company
FIL Limited has notified Mears Group PLC of a change in its major holding, with the total voting rights and financial instruments now standing at 10.0674%, representing 8,263,236 voting rights. This change, which occurred on October 9, 2026, involved an acquisition or disposal of voting rights and financial instruments, with FIL Limited holding 9.9795% of voting rights attached to shares and 0.0879% through financial instruments, specifically a CFD settled in cash. This represents a slight decrease from their previous holding of 10.0674%.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB0005630420
Issuer Name
MEARS GROUP PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights; An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
FIL Limited
City of registered office (if applicable)
Hamilton
Country of registered office (if applicable)
Bermuda
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-Oct-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
12-Oct-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 | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400 | 8263236 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 10.067400 | 0.000000 | 10.067400 | |
| 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) |
| GB0005630420 | 8191097 | 9.979500 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 8191097 | 9.979500% | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFD | Cash | 72139 | 0.087900 | ||
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 72139 | 0.087900% |
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIL Limited | FIL Limited | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400% |
| FIL Limited | FIL Financial Services Holdings Limited | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400% |
| FIL Limited | FIL Financial Services Holdings 2 Limited | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400% |
| FIL Limited | FIL Holdings (UK) Limited | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400% |
| FIL Limited | FIL Investments International | 9.979500 | 0.087900 | 10.067400% |
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
12-Oct-2026
Place Of Completion
Dublin, Ireland
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