Holding(s) in Company
Helikon Investments Limited, through its subsidiary Helikon Long Short Equity Fund Master ICAV, has acquired a significant stake in Meridian Mining plc, now holding 19.535917% of voting rights attached to shares and an additional 0.101775% through financial instruments, bringing their total holding to 19.637692%. This notification follows the acquisition of voting rights, with the total number of voting rights held in the issuer amounting to 95,343,647. The acquisition threshold was crossed on May 1, 2026, and the issuer was notified on May 5, 2026.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BVPND783
Issuer Name
MERIDIAN MINING 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
Helikon Investments Limited
City of registered office (if applicable)
London
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United Kingdom
Details of the shareholder
| Name | City of registered office | Country of registered office |
| Helikon Long Short Equity Fund Master ICAV | Dublin | Ireland |
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
01-May-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
05-May-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 | 19.535917 | 0.101775 | 19.637692 | 95343647 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | ||||
| 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) |
| GB00BVPND783 | 94849518 | 19.535917 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 94849518 | 19.535917% | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Settled Equity Swap | 28/02/2035 | 28/02/2035 | Cash | 227129 | 0.046781 |
| Cash Settled Equity Swap | 15/11/2027 | 15/11/2027 | Cash | 267000 | 0.054994 |
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 494129 | 0.101775% |
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helikon Long Short Equity Fund Master ICAV | Helikon Long Short Equity Fund Master ICAV | 19.535917 | 19.637692% |
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
FCA disclosure following admission of shares to the London Stock Exchange
Date of Completion
05-May-2026
Place Of Completion
London
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