Key Information
Full name of discloser: Man Group PLC
Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from above: Details of nominee or vehicle companies are inadequate. For trusts, full details of trustees, settlors, and beneficiaries are required.
Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Aviva plc
If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, specify identity: Not applicable
Date position held/dealing undertaken: 11/12/2024
Additional disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer: YES – Offeree: Direct Line Insurance Group plc
Positions of the Person Making the Disclosure
This section outlines the interests or positions held in relation to the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named above.
Interests and Short Positions
Class of relevant security: 32 17/19p ordinary
Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 12,259,787 (0.46%)
Cash-settled derivatives: 11,845,962 (0.44%) and 13,237,160 (0.49%)
Stock-settled derivatives and agreements to purchase/sell: 4,913,000 (0.18%)
Total: 24,105,749 (0.90%), 18,150,160 (0.68%)
Rights to Subscribe for New Securities
Details of subscription rights, including directors’ and employee options, as well as the nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages are essential but not provided in this format.
Dealings (if any) by the Person Making the Disclosure
This section requires detailed information regarding transactions in relevant securities. A summary is outlined below:
Purchases and Sales
Class of relevant security: 32 17/19p ordinary
Purchase transactions:
– 17,000 units at 4.740 GBP
– 24,700 units at 4.740 GBP
Cash-settled Derivative Transactions
This section details actions such as increasing or reducing positions through equity swaps.
Stock-settled Derivative Transactions
Writing, Selling, Purchasing or Varying: This section would detail any specific options related to the securities mentioned earlier. No specific entries are provided in this format.
Exercise: Describes the process of exercising these stock-settled derivatives or options.
Other Dealings
Includes a description of any other types of dealings, such as subscriptions or conversions, and their details.
Other Information
Indemnity and Other Dealing Arrangements
No indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements that might influence dealing have been recorded.
Agreements or Arrangements Regarding Options or Derivatives
No formal or informal agreements concerning voting rights or future transactions involving relevant securities have been identified.
Attachments
A Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is acknowledged as being attached for further details on open positions.
Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions)
Details of Open Stock-settled Derivative (Including Option) Positions
Includes information on written or purchased derivatives, security amounts, exercise prices, and types with expiration dates.
Key Information
Full name of person making disclosure: Mackenzie Terry
Name of offeror/offeree in relation to securities disclosed: AVIVA PLC
Stock-settled Derivatives
Class of relevant security: 32 17/19p ordinary
Transactions include purchased put options with details such as security type, purchase amounts, expiry date, and exercise price.
Make sure to refer to all regulatory and legal guidelines while dealing with such securities.
