FORM 8.3 |
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PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY |
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A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR |
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MORE |
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Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code") |
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1. |
KEY INFORMATION |
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(a) |
Full name of discloser: |
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Barclays PLC. |
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(b) |
Owner or controller of interest and short |
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positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): |
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(c) |
Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose |
AVIVA PLC |
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relevant securities this form relates: |
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(d) |
If an exempt fund manager connected with an |
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offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of |
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offeror/offeree: |
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(e) |
Date position held/dealing undertaken: |
19 Dec 2024 |
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(f) |
In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making |
YES: |
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disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? |
DIRECT LINE INSURANCE GROUP PLC |
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2. |
POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE |
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(a) |
Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree |
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to which the disclosure relates following the dealing(if any) |
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Class of relevant security: |
32 17/19p ordinary |
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Interests |
Short Positions |
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(1) |
Relevant securities owned |
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and/or controlled: |
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21,626,678 |
0.81% |
16,236,764 |
0.61% |
(2) |
Cash-settled derivatives: |
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and/or controlled: |
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1,997,667 |
0.07% |
18,615,661 |
0.70% |
(3) |
Stock-settled derivatives (including options) |
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and agreements to purchase/sell: |
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0 |
0.00% |
1,099,522 |
0.04% |
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TOTAL: |
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23,624,345 |
0.88% |
35,951,947 |
1.34% |
(b) |
Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors and other executive |
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options) |
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Class of relevant security in relation to |
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which subscription right exists |
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Details, including nature of the rights |
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concerned and relevant percentages: |
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3. |
DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER |
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(a) |
Purchases and sales |
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Class of relevant |
Purchase/sale |
Number of |
Price per unit |
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security |
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securities |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
1,075,060 |
4.5860 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
938,678 |
4.5851 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
454,586 |
4.5740 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
170,796 |
4.5743 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
120,708 |
4.5736 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
83,233 |
4.5737 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
80,634 |
4.5867 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
76,987 |
4.5763 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
43,748 |
4.5739 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
24,641 |
4.5768 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
18,006 |
4.5844 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
16,293 |
4.5831 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
16,046 |
4.5717 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
15,181 |
4.5716 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
8,626 |
4.5747 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
7,654 |
4.5812 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
4,624 |
4.5771 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
4,048 |
4.5703 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
2,855 |
4.6000 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
2,832 |
4.5711 GBP |
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ADR |
Purchase |
2,200 |
11.6518 USD |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
610 |
4.5760 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
597 |
4.5710 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
512 |
4.5680 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
496 |
4.5836 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
380 |
4.5730 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
324 |
4.5702 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
300 |
4.5870 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
279 |
4.5700 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
237 |
4.5640 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
112 |
4.5690 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Purchase |
6 |
4.5720 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
1,097,774 |
4.5860 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
161,887 |
4.5853 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
136,381 |
4.5710 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
65,000 |
4.5762 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
61,595 |
4.5863 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
58,542 |
4.5859 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
46,105 |
4.5865 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
32,793 |
4.5743 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
25,272 |
4.5715 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
11,581 |
4.5851 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
9,726 |
4.5725 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
8,694 |
4.5745 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
7,683 |
4.5707 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
2,148 |
4.5719 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
2,122 |
4.5774 GBP |
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ADR |
Sale |
2,000 |
11.6510 USD |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
1,924 |
4.5756 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
1,382 |
4.5823 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
916 |
4.5720 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
478 |
4.5748 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
380 |
4.5730 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
300 |
4.5870 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
237 |
4.5640 GBP |
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ADR |
Sale |
200 |
11.6600 USD |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
195 |
4.5664 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
178 |
4.5755 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
129 |
4.5760 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
117 |
4.5887 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
111 |
4.5690 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
67 |
4.5670 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
11 |
4.5699 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Sale |
10 |
4.5885 GBP |
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(b) |
Cash-settled derivative transactions |
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Class of |
Product |
Nature of dealing |
Number of |
Price per |
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description |
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reference |
unit |
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security |
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securities |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
7,683 |
4.5707 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
910 |
4.5720 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
178 |
4.5755 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
65,000 |
4.5762 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
258 |
4.5794 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
11,581 |
4.5850 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
129,347 |
4.5855 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
58,542 |
4.5859 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
6,508 |
4.5860 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Decreasing Short |
4,521 |
4.6000 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
2,832 |
4.5711 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
8,572 |
4.5720 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
60,149 |
4.5727 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
83,233 |
4.5737 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
88,483 |
4.5739 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
454,586 |
4.5740 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
38,359 |
4.5741 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
170,796 |
4.5743 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
610 |
4.5760 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
76,987 |
4.5763 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
24,641 |
4.5768 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
260,099 |
4.5860 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
10,667 |
4.5863 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
80,634 |
4.5866 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
85,106 |
4.5870 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
SWAP |
Increasing Short |
692 |
4.5991 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Short |
1,864 |
4.5668 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Opening Long |
133,284 |
4.5710 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
25,272 |
4.5715 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
50,352 |
4.5743 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
120 |
4.5756 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
41,237 |
4.5856 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
520,385 |
4.5860 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Increasing Long |
1,480 |
4.5960 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Long |
400 |
4.5673 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Long |
1,800 |
4.5711 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Long |
9,555 |
4.5781 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Long |
16,293 |
4.5831 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Decreasing Long |
477,849 |
4.5859 GBP |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
CFD |
Opening Short |
520,385 |
4.5860 GBP |
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(c) |
Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) |
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(i) |
Writing, selling, purchasing or varying |
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Class |
Product |
Writing, |
Number |
Exercise |
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Expiry |
Option |
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description |
purchasing, |
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price |
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money |
relevant |
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selling, |
securities |
per unit |
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paid/ |
security |
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varying etc |
to which |
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received |
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option |
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per unit |
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relates |
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(ii) |
Exercising |
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Class of relevant |
Product description |
Exercising/ exercised against |
Number of |
Exercise price per |
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securities |
unit |
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(d) |
Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) |
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Class of relevant |
Nature of Dealings |
Details |
Price per unit (if |
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security |
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applicable) |
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4. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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(a) |
Indemnity and other dealings arrangements |
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Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, |
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formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal |
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or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party |
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to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: |
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NONE |
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(b) |
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives |
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Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between |
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the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: |
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(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or |
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(ii) the voting rights of future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which |
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any derivative is referenced: |
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NONE |
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(c) |
Attachments |
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Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? |
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Date of disclosure: |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Contact name: |
Large Holdings Regulatory Operations |
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Telephone number: |
020 3134 7213 |
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DETAILS OF OPEN OPTION AND DERIVATIVE POSITIONS, AGREEMENTS TO |
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PURCHASE OR SELL ETC. |
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Note 5(i) on Rule 8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code") |
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1. |
KEY INFORMATION |
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Identity of the person whose positions/dealings |
Barclays PLC. |
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are being disclosed: |
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Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose |
AVIVA PLC |
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relevant securities this from relates: |
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2. |
OPTIONS AND DERIVATIVES |
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Class of relevant security |
Product description |
Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc |
Number of securities to which option relates |
Exercise price per unit |
Type |
Expiry date |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Call Options |
Written |
-322,243 |
4.2985 |
European |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Call Options |
Written |
-310,611 |
4.5547 |
European |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Call Options |
Written |
-241,304 |
4.4050 |
European |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Call Options |
Written |
-120,787 |
5.3305 |
European |
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32 17/19p ordinary |
Call Options |
Written |
-104,577 |
5.3176 |
European |
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3. |
AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC. |
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Full details should be given so that the nature of the interest or position can be fully understood: |
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