Gamesys Group PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company

Rhea-AI Summary

Gamesys Group PLC reported an increase in voting rights held by Bank of America Corporation, which crossed the 3% threshold on April 7, 2021. As of this date, Bank of America holds a total of 6.118% voting rights in the company, comprising 3.233% through direct voting rights and 2.885% via financial instruments. The update was communicated on April 9, 2021, highlighting the significant position of Merrill Lynch International, a subsidiary of Bank of America, which has contributed to these holdings.

Positive

• Bank of America Corporation's voting rights increased from 5.094% to 6.118%.
• Direct voting rights now stand at 3.233%, showing a direct investment in the company.

Negative

• None.

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2021 / Gamesys Group PLC (LSE:GYS):

1. Issuer Details

ISIN

GB00BZ14BX56

Issuer Name

GAMESYS GROUP PLC

UK or Non-UK Issuer

UK

2. Reason for Notification

An acquisition or disposal of voting rights

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

Bank of America Corporation

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

US

4. Details of the shareholder

Is the shareholder the same as the person subject to the notification obligation, above?

No

NAME	CITY OF REGISTERED OFFICE	COUNTRY OF REGISTERED OFFICE
MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL	London	United Kingdom

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

07-Apr-2021

6. Date on which Issuer notified

09-Apr-2021

7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation

	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)	Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	3.233000	2.885000	6.118000	6699115
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	2.311000	2.783000	5.094000

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

8A. Voting rights attached to shares

CLASS/TYPE OF SHARES ISIN CODE(IF POSSIBLE)	NUMBER OF DIRECT VOTING RIGHTS (DTR5.1)	NUMBER OF INDIRECT VOTING RIGHTS (DTR5.2.1)	% OF DIRECT VOTING RIGHTS (DTR5.1)	% OF INDIRECT VOTING RIGHTS (DTR5.2.1)
GB00BZ14BX56		3539825		3.233000
Sub Total 8.A	3539825		3.233000%

8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))

TYPE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT	EXPIRATION DATE	EXERCISE/CONVERSION PERIOD	NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED IF THE INSTRUMENT IS EXERCISED/CONVERTED	% OF VOTING RIGHTS
Right to Recall	N/A	N/A	3582	0.003000
Sub Total 8.B1			3582	0.003000%

8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))

TYPE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT	EXPIRATION DATE	EXERCISE/CONVERSION PERIOD	PHYSICAL OR CASH SETTLEMENT	NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS	% OF VOTING RIGHTS
Swaps	19/04/2021	N/A	Cash	980000	0.895000
Swaps	22/04/2021	N/A	Cash	480000	0.438000
Swaps	04/05/2021	N/A	Cash	368708	0.337000
Swaps	17/05/2021	N/A	Cash	690000	0.630000
Swaps	04/01/2022	N/A	Cash	187212	0.171000
Swaps	31/01/2022	N/A	Cash	34695	0.032000
Swaps	01/02/2022	N/A	Cash	3	0.000000
Swaps	31/03/2022	N/A	Cash	300000	0.274000
Swaps	29/07/2022	N/A	Cash	107234	0.098000
Swaps	16/11/2022	N/A	Cash	7856	0.007000
Sub Total 8.B2				3155708	2.882000%

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)

Ultimate Controlling Person	Name of controlled undertaking	% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Bank of America Corporation	Merrill Lynch International	3.233000		6.020000
Bank of America Corporation	Bank of America, National Association

10. In case of proxy voting

Is there proxy voting?

No

Name of the proxy holder

The number and % of voting rights held

The date until which the voting rights will be held

11. Additional Information

12. Date of Completion

09-Apr-2021

13. Place Of Completion

United Kingdom

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SOURCE: Gamesys Group PLC

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FAQ

What is the recent shareholder notification for Gamesys Group PLC (JKPTF)?

Bank of America Corporation notified that its voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC crossed 3% as of April 7, 2021.

What percentage of voting rights does Bank of America hold in Gamesys Group PLC?

As of April 2021, Bank of America holds a total of 6.118% of voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC.

When did Bank of America notify Gamesys Group PLC about their voting rights?

Bank of America notified Gamesys Group PLC on April 9, 2021.

How much of the voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC is through financial instruments?

Bank of America holds 2.885% of voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC through financial instruments.

What is the significance of the voting rights increase by Bank of America for Gamesys Group PLC (JKPTF)?

The increase indicates Bank of America's substantial investment and may influence company decisions due to their significant voting power.