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Bytes Technology Group PLC — Major Shareholding Notification 2026
Jan 27, 2026
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Major Shareholding Notification
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Bytes Technology Group plc
(Incorporated in England and Wales) (Registered number: 12935776) LEI: 213800LA4DZLFBAC9O33
Share code: BYI
ISIN: GB00BMH18Q19 ("BTG" or the "Company")
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
1. Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BMH18Q19
Issuer Name
BYTES TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
2. Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
US
4. Details of the shareholder
| Name | City of registered office Country of registered office |
|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan Securities plc |
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
22-Jan-2026
6. Date on which Issuer notified
26-Jan-2026
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) |
% of voting rights through financial instruments |
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) |
Total number of voting rights held in issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
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| (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached |
0.030123 | 5.166479 | 5.196602 | 12282774 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 0.000000 | 5.221596 | 5.221596 |
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) |
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB00BMH18Q19 | 71194 | 0.030123 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 71194 | 0.0301239 | % |
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Total 8.B1 |
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash- settled Equity Swap |
28/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | Cash | 241570 | 0.102195 |
| Cash- settled Equity Swap |
08/05/2026 | 08/05/2026 | Cash | 397207 | 0.168038 |
| Cash- settled Equity Swap |
27/05/2026 | 27/05/2026 | Cash | 354896 | 0.150153 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
15/07/2026 15/07/2026 | Cash | 4994803 | 2.113359 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/08/2026 04/08/2026 | Cash | 387 | 0.000158 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/08/2026 05/08/2026 | Cash | 164000 | 0.069390 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/09/2026 02/09/2026 | Cash | 348790 | 0.147557 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
08/09/2026 08/09/2026 | Cash | 38956 | 0.016470 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
29/09/2026 29/09/2026 | Cash | 26606 | 0.011252 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
30/09/2026 30/09/2026 | Cash | 301174 | 0.127400 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/10/2026 02/10/2026 | Cash | 16644 | 0.007039 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/10/2026 05/10/2026 | Cash | 9884 | 0.004176 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
07/10/2026 07/10/2026 | Cash | 28807 | 0.012154 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
15/10/2026 15/10/2026 | Cash | 23111 | 0.009777 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
21/10/2026 21/10/2026 | Cash | 28272 | 0.011959 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
23/10/2026 23/10/2026 | Cash | 115591 | 0.048907 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
03/11/2026 03/11/2026 | Cash | 31360 | 0.013262 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
10/11/2026 10/11/2026 | Cash | 74655 | 0.031585 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
18/11/2026 18/11/2026 | Cash | 54651 | 0.023123 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
25/11/2026 25/11/2026 | Cash | 3419 | 0.001443 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/12/2026 02/12/2026 | Cash | 375044 | 0.158671 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
17/12/2026 17/12/2026 | Cash | 531000 | 0.224672 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/12/2026 24/12/2026 | Cash | 552814 | 0.233901 |
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| Cash | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| settled Equity Swap |
29/12/2026 29/12/2026 | Cash | 11897 | 0.005033 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/01/2027 05/01/2027 | Cash | 2760 | 0.001153 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
11/01/2027 11/01/2027 | Cash | 22188 | 0.009387 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
19/01/2027 19/01/2027 | Cash | 13253 | 0.005576 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
22/01/2027 22/01/2027 | Cash | 27817 | 0.011761 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
26/01/2027 26/01/2027 | Cash | 33 | 0.000013 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/02/2027 02/02/2027 | Cash | 175410 | 0.074209 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
03/02/2027 03/02/2027 | Cash | 134431 | 0.056872 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/02/2027 04/02/2027 | Cash | 214709 | 0.090840 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
11/02/2027 11/02/2027 | Cash | 7742 | 0.003272 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
17/02/2027 17/02/2027 | Cash | 9542 | 0.004034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/02/2027 24/02/2027 | Cash | 212462 | 0.089895 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/03/2027 02/03/2027 | Cash | 5877 | 0.002483 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
03/03/2027 03/03/2027 | Cash | 165453 | 0.070001 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/05/2027 04/05/2027 | Cash | 124546 | 0.052691 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
08/05/2027 08/05/2027 | Cash | 2753 | 0.001163 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/01/2028 05/01/2028 | Cash | 764 | 0.000318 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
30/05/2028 30/05/2028 | Cash | 38053 | 0.016096 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/07/2030 02/07/2030 | Cash | 396932 | 0.167943 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
10/07/2030 10/07/2030 | Cash | 866915 | 0.366796 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/08/2030 02/08/2030 | Cash | 471696 | 0.199570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
06/10/2032 06/10/2032 | Cash | 15013 | 0.006352 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
07/10/2032 07/10/2032 | Cash | 12960 | 0.005483 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
11/10/2032 11/10/2032 | Cash | 15080 | 0.006380 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
15/10/2032 15/10/2032 | Cash | 16725 | 0.007076 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
18/10/2032 18/10/2032 | Cash | 48015 | 0.020315 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/08/2035 24/08/2035 | Cash | 161573 | 0.068363 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
06/12/2035 06/12/2035 | Cash | 134397 | 0.056837 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
31/12/2035 31/12/2035 | Cash | 15867 | 0.006704 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
18/01/2036 18/01/2036 | Cash | 165453 | 0.070003 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/01/2036 24/01/2036 | Cash | 7623 | 0.003219 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 12211580 5.166479% |
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
- Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)
| Ultimate controlling person |
Name of controlled undertaking |
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
J.P. Morgan Securities plc |
4.964917 | 4.995040% | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited |
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| JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
J.P. Morgan SE |
10. In case of proxy voting
| Name of the proxy holder | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -------------------------- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
11. Additional Information
Chain of controlled undertakings:
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
- J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
- J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited (100%)
- J.P. Morgan Securities PLC (100%)
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
- J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
- J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited (100%)
- J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited (100%)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
- J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
- J.P. Morgan SE (100%)
12. Date of Completion
26-Jan-2026
13. Place Of Completion
London
The Company has a primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
27 January 2026
Sponsor Investec Bank Limited