Gamesys Group PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company

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Gamesys Group PLC reported a significant change in major shareholdings, as Bank of America Corporation reached a threshold of ownership in the company on March 24, 2021. As of this date, Bank of America holds 5.094% of total voting rights, comprising 2.311% through direct shares and 2.783% through financial instruments. This indicates a decrease from their previous notification where they held 5.597%. The notification was made on March 26, 2021, following the acquisition of financial instruments contributing to their voting power.

Positive

• Bank of America Corporation has increased its voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC to 5.094%.
• The latest stake represents a strategic interest in the company.

Negative

• Bank of America Corporation's voting rights decreased from 5.597% to 5.094%, indicating a reduction in ownership.

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / March 26, 2021 / TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

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 financial instruments

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

Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

24-Mar-2021

6. Date on which Issuer notified

26-Mar-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	2.311000	2.783000	5.094000	5570833
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	2.544000	3.053000	5.597000

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		2526596		2.311000
Sub Total 8.A	2526596		2.311000%

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	14140	0.013000
Sub Total 8.B1			14140	0.013000%

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	01/04/2021	N/A	Cash	300000	0.274000
Swaps	19/04/2021	N/A	Cash	980000	0.896000
Swaps	22/04/2021	N/A	Cash	480000	0.439000
Swaps	04/05/2021	N/A	Cash	368708	0.337000
Swaps	17/05/2021	N/A	Cash	690000	0.631000
Swaps	04/01/2022	N/A	Cash	150000	0.137000
Swaps	01/02/2022	N/A	Cash	2582	0.002000
Swaps	29/04/2022	N/A	Cash	23853	0.022000
Swaps	29/07/2022	N/A	Cash	26000	0.024000
Swaps	16/11/2022	N/A	Cash	8954	0.008000
Sub Total 8.B2				3030097	2.770000%

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			5.071000
Bank of America Corporation	BofA Securities Europe SA			0.000000
Bank of America Corporation	Bank of America, National Association			0.000000

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

26-Mar-2021

13. Place Of Completion

United Kingdom

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SOURCE: Gamesys Group PLC

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FAQ

What percentage of voting rights does Bank of America own in Gamesys Group PLC as of March 2021?

As of March 24, 2021, Bank of America owns 5.094% of the total voting rights in Gamesys Group PLC.

When was the notification of major holdings made by Bank of America for Gamesys Group PLC?

The notification was made on March 26, 2021.

How much did Bank of America's voting rights decrease in Gamesys Group PLC?

Bank of America's voting rights decreased from 5.597% to 5.094%.

What is the significance of the threshold crossed by Bank of America in Gamesys Group PLC?

Reaching this threshold indicates a significant stake and influence in Gamesys Group PLC.