REG - BkofA Merrill Lynch Petershill Prtnrs - Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)- Petershill Partners plc

RNS Number : 0446B Bank of America Merrill Lynch 26 September 2025 FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")1.KEY INFORMATION(a)Name of exempt principal trader:Merrill Lynch International(b)Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whoserelevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereePETERSHILL PARTNERS PLC(c)Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:PETERSHILL PARTNERS PLC(d)Date dealing undertaken:25/09/2025(e)In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is theexempt principal trader making disclosures inrespect of any other party to this offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"N/A2.DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADERWhere there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional classof relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.(a)Purchases and salesClass of relevant securityPurchases/salesTotal number of securitiesHighest price per unitpaid/receivedLowest price per unitpaid/receivedUSD 0.01 ordinaryPurchase2,190,8093.101133 GBP3.075238 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySale1,655,4423.1 GBP3.07 GBP(b)Cash-settled derivative transactionsClass of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing along/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position3,7243.086 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position9,7723.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,8963.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position3,7513.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsIncreasing a Short Position327,1903.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsOpening a Short Position27,0523.087 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsClosing a Long Position49,2013.087 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsOpening a Long Position21,7353.081 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsClosing a Short Position4003.081 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Long Position2,9373.075 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position4743.081 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position10,7043.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position10,5983.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position56,2213.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position6,5883.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position7,6943.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position5,3293.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,8003.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position20,4333.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,3003.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position11,0013.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position22,4463.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position3,5963.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position12,5293.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position7,9673.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsOpening a Long Position49,2013.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position8,0753.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position4,2433.086 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,4853.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,0283.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position5853.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position7963.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position7113.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,7423.086 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position4943.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,3543.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1023.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,0723.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position8,4093.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position3853.091 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position13,4053.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position3,2973.089 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsOpening a Short Position386,5003.077 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position6,6143.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,2823.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,4183.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position12,1883.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position12,0093.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,8203.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position4,8003.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position4,6143.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position10,1233.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,4003.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position2,4003.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position10,3323.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position8,7533.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position11,5243.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position1,3353.08 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position8013.1 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position18,9143.1 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position17,7823.1 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position44,7783.1 GBPUSD 0.01 ordinarySwaps - Equity SwapsReducing a Short Position6073.089 GBP(c)Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)(i)Writing, selling, purchasing or varyingClass ofrelevant securityN/AProduct description e.g. call optionN/AWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.N/ANumber ofsecurities to which option relatesN/AExercise priceper unitN/ATypee.g. American, European etc.N/AExpiry dateN/AOption money paid/ received per unitN/A(ii)ExerciseClass of relevant securityN/AProduct descriptione.g. call optionN/AExercising/exercisedagainstN/ANumber of securitiesN/AExercise Price per unitN/A(d)Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)Class of relevant securityN/ANature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionN/ADetailsN/APrice per unit (if applicable)N/A3.OTHER INFORMATION(a)Indemnity and other dealing arrangementsDetails of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"None(b)Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivativesDetails of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or(ii) The voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"NoneDate of disclosure:26/09/2025Contact name:Kamil DziedzicTelephone number:+353 86 168 4821Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory InformationService.The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code'sdealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0) 20 7638 0129.The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. 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