Aberdeen Group discloses 2.19% stake in Vesuvius plc
Aberdeen Group reported holding 5,440,473 Vesuvius plc shares, or 2.19% of capital, as of 27 October 2026. The disclosure was made under the Takeover Code rules.
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what happened
Aberdeen Group plc, under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, disclosed its position in Vesuvius plc shares. As of 27 October 2026, the company held 5,440,473 ordinary 10p shares, equal to 2.19% of the capital.
On the same day, Aberdeen sold 2,667 shares at GBP 4.509 per unit. The filing is dated 28 October 2026, and it lists no derivatives or options in the position. The company also disclosed its holdings in RHI Magnesita N.V., which is involved in the same process.
why it matters
Form 8.3 filings are mandatory for holders of significant stakes in companies subject to a takeover process and are published through the London Stock Exchange's RNS service. Such reports usually reflect routine dealings by large shareholders and add no new offer terms. For investors, they offer a view of shareholder movements around Vesuvius and RHI Magnesita.
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- REG - Aberdeen Group PLC Vesuvius plc RHI Magnesita N.V. - Form 8.3 — Vesuvius plc, 28 October 2026 at 11:25 UTC
- REG - Aberdeen Group PLC Gamma Communications - Form 8.3 — Gamma Communications plc, 28 October 2026 at 11:24 UTC
- REG - Barclays PLC Mobico Group PLC - Form 8.3 MOBICO GROUP PLC — Reuters, 28 October 2026 at 14:07 UTC
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