TR1 Notification of Major Interest
Newton Investment Management Limited, through the BNY Mellon UK Income Fund, has acquired a 5.04% stake in Wickes Group Plc, representing 11,476,540 voting rights. This acquisition crossed the notification threshold on September 8, 2026, and was reported to the issuer on September 9, 2026. Newton Investment Management Limited is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertakings holding an interest in Wickes Group Plc.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BL6C2002
Issuer Name
Wickes Group 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
Newton Investment Management 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 |
| BNY Mellon Investment Funds - BNY Mellon UK Income Fund | London | England |
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
08-Sep-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
09-Sep-2026
- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 5.04 | 0.00 | 5.04 | 11476540 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 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) |
| GB00BL6C2002 | 11476540 | 0 | 5.04 | 0.00 |
| Sub Total 8.A | 11476540 | 5.04% | ||
Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
Sub Total 8.B1
- Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
Sub Total 8.B2
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
- 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
09-Sep-2026
Place Of Completion
New York, NY
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