Holding(s) in Company
Norges Bank has notified Watches of Switzerland Group PLC of a disposal of voting rights, crossing a major holding threshold on November 6, 2025. The total voting rights held by Norges Bank in the company have decreased from a previously notified 5.051160% to 4.870030%. This change means Norges Bank now holds 11,361,871 voting rights, falling below the 5% notifiable threshold. This reduction in stake could be perceived as a minor shift
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BJDQQ870
Issuer Name
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND 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
Norges Bank
City of registered office (if applicable)
Oslo
Country of registered office (if applicable)
Norway
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
06-Nov-2025
Date on which Issuer notified
07-Nov-2025
- 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 | 4.870030 | 0.000000 | 4.870030 | 11361871 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 5.051160 | 0.000000 | 5.051160 | |
| 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) |
| GB00BJDQQ870 | 11361871 | 4.870030 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 11361871 | 4.870030% | ||
| 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
- Additional Information
- Date of Completion
07-Nov-2025
Place Of Completion
Oslo, Norway
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