Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) Public Dealing Disclosure by Investec Bank plc in Relation to Dowlais Group plc Securities

London, United Kingdom – January 26, 2026 – Dowlais Group plc (LSE: DWL), a leading automotive and engineering group, disclosed today a public transaction reporting under Rule 8.5 of the UK Takeover Code. This disclosure was filed by Investec Bank plc, acting as an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, detailing specific dealings in Dowlais Group shares on behalf of client portfolios.

Overview of Rule 8.5 and Disclosure Requirements

Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code requires certain brokers and principal traders to publicly report dealings in the securities of a company where there is a potential offer or change of control situation. These filings help maintain a transparent market and ensure that significant trading activities are disclosed to all investors and market participants. Public disclosures under this rule must be made to a recognised Regulatory Information Service.

Details of the Investec Bank plc Disclosure

Identity of the Exempt Principal Trader

Investec Bank plc, a UK-based financial services firm, submitted the disclosure. Investec acted in the capacity of an exempt principal trader, meaning it executed transactions in Dowlais Group plc shares for clients while also holding a recognised intermediary status.

Securities Transactions – Purchases and Sales

The disclosure outlines the specific share transactions undertaken on 23rd January 2026 concerning the ordinary shares of Dowlais Group plc:

• Purchases: 65,205 ordinary shares
• Sales: 60,019 ordinary shares
• Price Range: 95.10 – 95.75 per share (currency GBP)

This summary highlights the volume of equity traded and the price range at which the buying and selling took place. It provides investors with insight into trading activity executed by Investec Bank on behalf of its clients.

No Derivative or Other Arrangements Reported

In addition to share purchases and sales, the disclosure addresses other relevant trading mechanisms. In this case, Investec Bank confirmed that there were no derivatives transactions or derivative-related voting arrangements attached to the disclosed securities. Similarly, there were no indemnity, option, or other agreements or understandings between Investec Bank and any other party acting in concert with Dowlais Group plc that could influence trading or control. These confirmations further enhance the transparency of the disclosure.

Purpose and Significance of the Filing

The purpose of publishing a Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) is not to announce a takeover bid or a change in control by itself; rather, it reports transactions conducted by a recognised intermediary during times when regulatory rules require such activity to be publicly disclosed. This is particularly relevant when a company is the subject of market interest that could precede corporate actions like offers or acquisitions.

For Dowlais Group plc and its stakeholders, this disclosure serves to inform the market about institutional trading activity in the company’s securities by a financial intermediary. It also meets legislative and regulatory standards for public transparency within the UK financial markets.

Contacts and Further Information

For additional information related to this disclosure, investors can contact the regulatory liaison handling this filing:

• Contact Name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
• Telephone: +91-9768034903

Further guidance on the Takeover Code’s disclosure requirements is available from the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers’ Market Surveillance Unit. Investors may consult the Panel’s published version of the Code on its official website to better understand the obligations and scope of Rule 8.5 disclosures.

This public dealing disclosure reinforces the importance of regulatory reporting for market integrity and investor confidence in securities trading activities. As such disclosures become visible to the broader investment community, they contribute to a transparent and orderly trading environment for Dowlais Group plc and other listed companies.

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