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Alantra EQMC discloses stakes in Pharos Energy and Ramsdens Holdings

Fund manager Alantra EQMC reported a 1.32% interest in Pharos Energy and 2.20% in Ramsdens Holdings in Form 8.3 filings dated 28 October 2026.

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what happened

Investment manager Alantra EQMC Asset Management SGIIC, S.A. published two Form 8.3 disclosures through the London Stock Exchange's RNS service under the UK Takeover Code. As of 27 October 2026, the EQMC Absolute Return Fund, which Alantra EQMC manages, held a 1.32% interest in Pharos Energy Plc, equal to 5,483,456 shares through cash-settled derivatives.

For Ramsdens Holdings Plc, the fund's interest stood at 2.20%, or 717,684 shares, also held through cash-settled derivatives. The filings state that the fund increased its long position: in Pharos Energy by 500,000 shares at 29.25 pence, and in Ramsdens Holdings by 20,000 shares at 630 pence.

why it matters

Such disclosures are required from investors holding 1% or more of a company's relevant securities when the company is subject to the takeover rules. They show the moves of a large holder but do not describe any transaction terms or intentions.

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Pharos EnergyRamsdens Holdings

sources

  1. REG - Alantra EQMC Mgmt Pharos Energy PLC - Form 8.3 — Pharos Energy Plc, 28 October 2026 at 15:15 UTC
  2. REG - Alantra EQMC Mgmt Ramsdens Holdings - Form 8.3 — Ramsdens Holdings Plc, 28 October 2026 at 15:15 UTC

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