Davidson Kempner discloses positions in Tate & Lyle and easyJet

what happened

GlobeNewswire published Form 8.3 disclosures filed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code. The disclosures were dated October 12, 2026, while the positions and dealings related to October 9, 2026.

For Tate & Lyle plc, the fund reported 17,336,169 cash-settled derivatives, representing 3.89% of the class 29 1/6p ordinary shares. Davidson Kempner also increased a long CFD position covering 1,248,793 reference shares at GBP 5.5850 per unit.

For easyJet plc, the filing showed 17,463,527 cash-settled derivatives, equivalent to 2.3% of the class 27 2/7p ordinary shares. The fund increased its long CFD position by 97,820 reference shares at GBP 6.8180 and by another 246,725 shares at GBP 6.8160. Both disclosures stated that no other arrangements existed and that no Supplemental Form 8 was attached.

why it matters

The Rule 8.3 filings indicate that Davidson Kempner has material economic exposure through cash-settled derivatives in two UK-listed companies. The documents do not report direct ownership of ordinary shares or any additional dealing arrangements.

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