When did First Class Metals PLC make the Form 8 (OPD) disclosure?

First Class Metals PLC dated the disclosure 6 January 2026. The latest practicable date of the position disclosed was also 6 January 2026.

What is First Class Metals PLC's role in the offer covered by the disclosure?

First Class Metals PLC is identified as the offeree in the disclosure. The form relates to relevant securities of First Class Metals PLC.

Did First Class Metals PLC disclose any rights to subscribe for new securities?

First Class Metals PLC disclosed no rights to subscribe for new securities, with the relevant security class and details both stated as N/A.

Which persons are acting in concert with First Class Metals PLC in the disclosure?

The disclosure identifies James Knowles, Marc Bamber and Marc J Sale as persons acting in concert with First Class Metals PLC. It lists their respective holdings and percentages of total issued share capital.

How many First Class Metals PLC shares does James Knowles hold according to the disclosure?

James Knowles is listed with [9,949,258] ordinary shares, representing [4.13]% of total issued share capital. The figures are given in the section covering persons acting in concert with First Class Metals PLC.

How many First Class Metals PLC shares does Marc Bamber hold according to the disclosure?

Marc Bamber is listed with [1,375,000]* ordinary shares, representing [0.57]% of total issued share capital. The disclosure says these shares are held through Buffalo Associates Limited, a limited company wholly owned by Marc Bamber.

How many First Class Metals PLC shares does Marc J Sale hold according to the disclosure?

Marc J Sale is listed with [696,419]** ordinary shares, representing [0.28]% of total issued share capital. The disclosure says these shares are held through Specialist Exploration Services (Scotland) Limited, a limited company wholly owned by Marc Sale.

Did First Class Metals PLC disclose any indemnity, option or other dealing arrangements?

First Class Metals PLC disclosed none. The form covers indemnity or option arrangements and formal or informal agreements or understandings that could be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing.

Did First Class Metals PLC disclose any agreements relating to options or derivatives?

First Class Metals PLC disclosed none. This section covers agreements or understandings relating to voting rights under an option or voting rights and future acquisition or disposal of securities referenced by a derivative.

Were any supplemental Form 8 documents attached to First Class Metals PLC's disclosure?

No supplemental forms were attached to First Class Metals PLC's disclosure. The form marks Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) as NO and Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) as NO.

Who is the contact for First Class Metals PLC's Form 8 disclosure?

The contact named for First Class Metals PLC's disclosure is Siddharth Muricken, with the telephone number 07423 409873. The form also states that public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

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First Class Metals Publishes Form 8 Disclosure as Offer Offeree

Published Tuesday, 06 January 2026, 07:00 AM

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Listings: LSE:FCM, OTC:FCMXF
Announcement type: Corporate update
Published: Tuesday, 06 January 2026, 07:00 AM
Source announcement: investegate.co.uk

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Announcement Summary

FIRST CLASS METALS PLC made a public opening position disclosure under the Takeover Code as the offeree.

The position date and disclosure date were January 6, 2026.
James Knowles held 9,949,258 ordinary shares, representing 4.13% of total issued share capital.
Marc Bamber held 1,375,000 shares, representing 0.57%, through Buffalo Associates Limited.
Marc J Sale held 696,419 shares, representing 0.28%, through Specialist Exploration Services (Scotland) Limited.
The holdings were disclosed for persons acting in concert with FIRST CLASS METALS PLC.

The form lists no rights to subscribe, indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements relating to options or derivatives, or supplemental forms.

Investor FAQs

First Class Metals PLC published a public opening position disclosure by a party to an offer under Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure identifies First Class Metals PLC as the offeree to which the form relates.

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Company: First Class Metals PLC
Title: Form 8 (OPD) - First Class Metals PLC
Published: Tuesday, 06 January 2026, 07:00 AM
Source site: investegate.co.uk

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