Janus Henderson discloses 3.41% stake in Vesuvius plc
Janus Henderson Group disclosed holding 8.47 million Vesuvius shares, or 3.41%, and selling 17,981 shares under UK Takeover Code rules.
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what happened
Janus Henderson Group Ltd has disclosed its interest in Vesuvius plc. As of 28 October 2026, the firm held 8,472,977 ordinary shares with a 10p nominal value, equal to 3.41% of the capital. In the dealing it reported, the firm sold 17,981 shares at GBP 4.695788 per unit.
The disclosure was made under the UK Takeover Code, which requires parties holding 1% or more to report their positions and dealings. The filing also names RHI Magnesita N.V. as another party to the offer. The information comes from an RNS announcement published by Vesuvius plc.
why it matters
Forms like this are filed while a possible takeover of the company is in play, and they do not by themselves change the terms of any offer. A sale of a small block by a holder of this size may interest traders following Vesuvius, but for the broader market the event is a routine corporate disclosure.
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- REG - Janus Henderson Inv. Vesuvius plc - Form 8.3 — Vesuvius plc, 29 October 2026 at 14:23 UTC
- REG - Maven Inv Partners Eleco PLC - Form 8.3 — ELECO PLC, 29 October 2026 at 15:37 UTC
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