FORM 8 - Union Jack Oil PLC
Union Jack Oil PLC, as the offeree in a takeover situation, has disclosed its opening positions as of June 23, 2026, reporting zero interests and short positions in its 5p ordinary shares. However, the disclosure also details beneficial holdings of its directors in ordinary shares, with John Alec Americanos holding 7,228,222 shares (4.93%), Joseph Bernard O'Farrell and close relatives holding 2,384,248 shares (1.62%), David Roger Bramhill holding 716,646 shares (0.48%), and Donald Zac Phillips holding 31,250 shares (0.02%). Additionally, directors David Roger Bramhill and Joseph Bernard O'Farrell hold various share options with different exercise prices and expiry dates. There are no disclosed indemnity or option arrangements, or agreements relating to options or derivatives.
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Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
KEY INFORMATION
| (a) Full name of discloser: | UNION JACK OIL PLC |
| (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree | UNION JACK OIL PLC |
| (d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree? | OFFEREE |
| (e) Date position held: The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure | 23/06/2026 |
| (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A" | NO If YES, specify which: |
POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
| Class of relevant security: | 5p ordinary | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Short positions | ||
| Number | % | Number | % |
| (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: | 0 | 0 | |
| (2) Cash-settled derivatives: | 0 | 0 | |
| (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL: | 0 | 0 |
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Rights to subscribe for new securities
| Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: | N/A |
| Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: | N/A |
- POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
(a)Beneficial holdings of the Directors of Union Jack Oil plc (including their close relatives) in its ordinary shares
| Name | Number of ordinary shares held | % of voting share capital |
|---|---|---|
| David Roger Bramhill | 716,646 | 0.48 |
| Joseph Bernard O'Farrell and close relatives | 2,384,248 | 1.62 |
| John Alec Americanos | 7,228,222 | 4.93 |
| Donald Zac Phillips | 31,250 | 0.02 |
(b)Beneficial holdings of the Directors of Union Jack Oil plc in rights to subscribe for shares in Union Jack Oil plc
| Name | Plan | Date of Grant | Option price (p) | Vesting date | Expiry date | Number outstanding |
| David Roger Bramhill | Unapproved share option plan | 18/07/2018 19/07/2019 | 18 53 | 18/07/2021 19/07/2022 | 18/07/2028 19/07/2029 | 600,000 600,000 |
| Joseph Bernard O'Farrell | Unapproved share option plan | 18/07/2018 06/08/2019 | 18 53 | 18/07/2021 06/08/2022 | 18/07/2028 06/08/2029 | 300,000 400,000 |
- OTHER INFORMATION
- Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
None
- Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
None
Attachments
Are any Supplemental Forms attached?
| Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) | NO |
| Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) | NO |
| Date of disclosure: | 24 June 2026 |
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
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