Colefax Group major holding notification shows Nicholas Green at 5.97% stake
A change in Colefax Group's voting rights structure triggers a major holding disclosure after a shareholder crossed a reporting threshold. The notification shows Nicholas Green and his minor children holding 280,000 voting rights, equivalent to 5.97% of the company, as of 23 October 2026.
Highlights
- Nicholas Green disclosed a 5.97% stake in Colefax Group Plc, totaling 280,000 voting rights as of 23 October 2026.
- Of the 280,000 voting rights, 230,000 are direct holdings (4.90%) and 1.07% are indirect, reported for Nicholas Green and minor children.
- The notification crosses a key shareholding threshold but remains below a controlling level, providing increased market transparency as of 26 October 2026.
Holding disclosure and threshold change
As reported by London Stock Exchange RNS, the filing states that the notification relates to an event changing the breakdown of voting rights at Colefax Group Plc.The person subject to the notification obligation is Nicholas Green, while the named shareholders are Nicholas Green and minor children. The threshold was crossed or reached on 23 October 2026, and the issuer was notified on 26 October 2026.
The resulting position totals 280,000 voting rights, representing 5.97% of the issuer's voting rights. Of that total, 230,000 voting rights are attached directly to ordinary shares, with the filing listing 4.90% as direct and 1.07% as indirect voting rights.
Implications for the UK listed company
Major holding notifications give the market updated visibility on ownership changes in UK listed companies and help investors track shifts in voting influence. In this case, the disclosure indicates that the holding remains below a controlling level but above a reportable threshold under market rules.The form also states that the person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking holding a direct or indirect interest in the issuer. The notification was completed in London, UK, on 26 October 2026.
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