**Summary**
On **19 February 2026**, **Guy Ellis**, a person acting in concert with the offeree **NCC Group plc**, disclosed dealings in the companys securities under **Rule 8 of the Takeover Code**. The disclosure details Elliss positions and transactions in **NCC Group plcs ordinary shares** as of **17 February 2026**.
**Key Points**
1. **Interests and Short Positions**
Ellis holds **6,877 ordinary shares** (0.0022% of the company) with no short positions.
2. **Rights to Subscribe**
Ellis holds **nil-cost options** and **deferred bonus options** totaling **1,336,479 shares** under various performance-based and bonus plans, with vesting and lapse dates ranging from **2026 to 2036**.
Additionally, Ellis has **9,668 shares** under a **Sharesave (SAYE) plan** with an exercise price of **£1.3293**.
3. **Dealings**
Ellis purchased **62 ordinary shares** at **£1.3293 per share** on **17 February 2026**.
4. **Other Information**
No indemnity arrangements, agreements, or supplemental forms were disclosed.
The disclosure was made through **RNS**, the news service of the London Stock Exchange, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
**Contact**
**Elizabeth Duncan-Lee** (Telephone**07500 553454**)
**Regulatory Information Service** RNS, approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.