Holding(s) in Company
Octopus Investments Limited has reduced its holding in RWS Holdings PLC, now controlling 6.990000% of the voting rights, down from a previous notification of 7.030000%. This change, which occurred on August 11, 2026, resulted in Octopus Investments Limited holding a total of 25,941,418 voting rights. The notification was made to the issuer on August 12, 2026.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BVFCZV34
Issuer Name
RWS HOLDINGS PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
Octopus Investments Limited
City of registered office (if applicable)
London
Country of registered office (if applicable)
England
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
11-Aug-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
12-Aug-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 | 6.990000 | 0.000000 | 6.990000 | 25941418 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 7.030000 | 0.000000 | 7.030000 | |
| 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) |
| GB00BVFCZV34 | 25941418 | 6.990000 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 25941418 | 6.990000% | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Capital Limited | Octopus Investments Limited | 6.990000 | 6.990000% |
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
12/08/2026
Place Of Completion
33 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT
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