BlackRock discloses stakes in five UK companies under Takeover Code Rule 8.3

what happened

Asset manager BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its holdings in securities of five UK-listed companies under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The filing, reported by ru.tradingview.com citing the London Stock Exchange RNS service, reflects positions as of 15 October 2026 and is dated 16 October.

The largest stake is in SEGRO plc, at 167,998,864 shares including derivatives, or 12.40%. Total positions stand at 10.78% for Tate & Lyle plc, 8.10% for Rotork plc and 5.09% of shares for Vesuvius plc, with a 0.37% short position in cash-settled derivatives. BlackRock holds 2.47% of RHI Magnesita N.V. shares.

The filing also lists small trades: Rotork shares changed hands at 4.9260 pounds, SEGRO at 9.2340 pounds, Tate & Lyle at 5.6400 pounds, and RHI Magnesita at 27.9795 and 28.6000 euros-denominated lines in pounds.

why it matters

Rule 8.3 disclosures are required for holders of 1% or more of securities in companies subject to takeover offers. They do not signal an investment decision by themselves, but they show which large holders are building or reducing exposure in these names while bids are under way.

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