REG - Deltic Energy PLC Viaro Energy Limited - Form 8 (OPD) Deltic Energy plc
08/07/2025 07:00
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RNS Number : 0751Q Deltic Energy PLC 08 July 2025
FORM 8 (OPD)
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER
Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Full name of discloser: Deltic Energy Plc
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if N/A
different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a
trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form Deltic Energy Plc
relates:
Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
(d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree? Offeree
(e) Date position held: 7 July 2025
The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making No
disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"
2. POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one
class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy
table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant
security.
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of
the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates
Class of relevant security:
Interests Short positions
Number % Number %
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: Nil - Nil
(2) Cash-settled derivatives: Nil - Nil -
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to Nil - Nil -
purchase/sell:
Nil - Nil -
TOTAL:
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded
options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be
given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial
collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).
(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities
Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: None
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: N/A
3. POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO
THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
Details of any interests, short positions and rights to subscribe (including
directors' and other employee options) of any person acting in concert with
the party to the offer making the disclosure:
(A) Ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") held by directors
of Deltic Energy Plc and their close relatives:
Name Number of Ordinary Shares held % of Ordinary Shares held
Peter Nicol 150,000 0.16%
Andrew Nunn 61,765 0.07%
Mark Lappin* 58,744 0.06%
Total 270,509 0.29%
*Mark Lappin's holding is split between himself (28,571 Ordinary Shares) and
his wife (30,172 Ordinary Shares).
(B) Options held over Deltic Energy Plc's Ordinary Shares ("Options") by
Deltic Energy Plc directors and their close relatives:
Name Date of grant Number of Options outstanding Exercise price (£) Expiry date Vesting date
Andrew Nunn 10 June 2016 186,340 26.5 10 June 2026 10 June 2017
10 June 2016 186,340 26.5 10 June 2026 10 June 2018
14 September 2018 205,000 46.4 7 June 2028 7 September 2017
14 September 2018 205,000 46.4 7 June 2028 7 September 2020
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2020
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2021
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2022
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2022
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2023
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2024
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 12 July 2023
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 11 July 2024
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 11 July 2025
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2024
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2025
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2026
*Mark Lappin's holding is split between himself (28,571 Ordinary Shares) and
his wife (30,172 Ordinary Shares).
(B) Options held over Deltic Energy Plc's Ordinary Shares ("Options") by
Deltic Energy Plc directors and their close relatives:
Name Date of grant Number of Options outstanding Exercise price (£) Expiry date Vesting date
Andrew Nunn 10 June 2016 186,340 26.5 10 June 2026 10 June 2017
10 June 2016 186,340 26.5 10 June 2026 10 June 2018
14 September 2018 205,000 46.4 7 June 2028 7 September 2017
14 September 2018 205,000 46.4 7 June 2028 7 September 2020
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2020
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2021
8 July 2019 333,320 35.0 8 July 2029 7 July 2022
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2022
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2023
22 September 2021 166,660 41.0 22 September 2031 22 September 2024
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 12 July 2023
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 11 July 2024
12 July 2022 166,660 51.0 12 July 2032 11 July 2025
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2024
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2025
23 August 2023 200,000 28.25 22 August 2032 22 August 2026
Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded
options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be
given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial
collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or
understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may
be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the party to
the offer making the disclosure or any person acting in concert with it:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there
are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to
options or derivatives
Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal,
between the party to the offer making the disclosure, or any person acting in
concert with it, and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant
securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None
(c) Attachments
Are any Supplemental Forms attached?
Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) NO
Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) NO
Date of disclosure: 8 July 2025
Contact name: Sarah McLeod, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone number: 0207 887 2630
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory
Information Service.
The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation
to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
(http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk) .
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