Gamesys Group PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company

Rhea-AI Summary

On April 9, 2021, Gamesys Group PLC notified that Bank of America Corporation acquired a significant stake in the company, crossing a voting rights threshold. The latest data shows Bank of America holds 3.23% of direct voting rights from 3,539,825 shares and an additional 2.88% via financial instruments, totaling 6.11%. This marks an increase from a previous notification where they held 5.09% in total as of April 2021. The change reflects ongoing adjustments in significant shareholder positions impacting potential control and influence over company decisions.

Positive

• Increased ownership by Bank of America Corporation to 6.11% indicates strong institutional interest.
• The acquisition aligns with growing support for Gamesys Group, potentially stabilizing stock performance.

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?

On April 9, 2021, Gamesys Group PLC announced that Bank of America Corporation crossed a voting rights threshold, holding 6.11% of the company.

How much voting rights does Bank of America hold in Gamesys Group PLC?

Bank of America Corporation holds 3.23% directly and 2.88% through financial instruments in Gamesys Group PLC, totaling 6.11%.

When did Bank of America notify Gamesys Group PLC about its shareholding?

Bank of America notified Gamesys Group PLC on April 9, 2021, after crossing the voting rights threshold on April 7, 2021.

What was the previous voting rights percentage held by Bank of America in Gamesys Group PLC?

Previously, Bank of America held 5.09% of the voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC.