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Aberforth Partners LLP, through Nortrust Nominees Ltd, has acquired a significant stake in VP PLC, now holding 5.006% of the voting rights, representing 2,010,188 shares. This acquisition crossed the notification threshold on October 13, 2026, and was formally notified to the issuer on October 14, 2026. The notification indicates that Aberforth Partners LLP is not controlled by any other entity and does not control any other undertakings with an interest in VP PLC.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB0009286963
Issuer Name
VP 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
Aberforth Partners LLP
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 |
| Nortrust Nominees Ltd | London | United Kingdom |
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
13-Oct-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
14-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 | 5.006000 | 0.000000 | 5.006000 | 2010188 |
| 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) |
| GB0009286963 | 0 | 2010188 | 0.000000 | 5.006000 |
| Sub Total 8.A | 2010188 | 5.006000% | ||
| 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 |
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
14-Oct-2026
Place Of Completion
Edinburgh, UK
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