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Bytes Technology Group PLC — Major Shareholding Notification 2026
Jan 21, 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
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
19-Jan-2026
6. Date on which Issuer notified
21-Jan-2026
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
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| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) | Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached |
0.000000 | 5.221596 | 5.221596 | 12341753 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 0.000000 | 5.068770 | 5.068770 |
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
| shares ISIN | voting rights | voting rights | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Total 8.A |
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
| Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | 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 | 275270 | 0.116453 |
| Cash- settled Equity Swap |
08/05/2026 | 08/05/2026 | Cash | 403955 | 0.170891 |
| Cash- settled Equity Swap |
27/05/2026 | 27/05/2026 | Cash | 349308 | 0.147791 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
15/07/2026 15/07/2026 | Cash | 5169548 | 2.187296 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/08/2026 04/08/2026 | Cash | 379 | 0.000156 |
| 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 | 369993 | 0.156530 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
08/09/2026 08/09/2026 | Cash | 31656 | 0.013382 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
29/09/2026 29/09/2026 | Cash | 24680 | 0.010439 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
30/09/2026 30/09/2026 | Cash | 286440 | 0.121169 |
| 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 | 10580 | 0.004472 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
07/10/2026 07/10/2026 | Cash | 28326 | 0.011952 |
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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 | 24102 | 0.010196 |
| 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 | 31853 | 0.013471 |
| 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 | 1635 | 0.000690 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/12/2026 02/12/2026 | Cash | 391908 | 0.165808 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
17/12/2026 17/12/2026 | Cash | 586300 | 0.248070 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
22/12/2026 22/12/2026 | Cash | 582251 | 0.246356 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
29/12/2026 29/12/2026 | Cash | 33385 | 0.014125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/01/2027 05/01/2027 | Cash | 2808 | 0.001173 |
| 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 | 7567 | 0.003200 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/02/2027 02/02/2027 | Cash | 147340 | 0.062334 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
03/02/2027 03/02/2027 | Cash | 118487 | 0.050128 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/02/2027 04/02/2027 | Cash | 85931 | 0.036355 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
11/02/2027 11/02/2027 | Cash | 7719 | 0.003261 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
17/02/2027 17/02/2027 | Cash | 2187 | 0.000924 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/02/2027 24/02/2027 | Cash | 191130 | 0.080869 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/03/2027 02/03/2027 | Cash | 27699 | 0.011715 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
03/03/2027 03/03/2027 | Cash | 195040 | 0.082522 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
17/03/2027 17/03/2027 | Cash | 1508 | 0.000636 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
04/05/2027 04/05/2027 | Cash | 96994 | 0.041035 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
08/05/2027 08/05/2027 | Cash | 2753 | 0.001163 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
21/07/2027 21/07/2027 | Cash | 27325 | 0.011561 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
22/07/2027 22/07/2027 | Cash | 2628 | 0.001111 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
05/01/2028 05/01/2028 | Cash | 647 | 0.000270 |
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| Cash settled |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Swap |
30/05/2028 30/05/2028 | Cash | 36362 | 0.015381 |
| Cash settled Equity |
02/07/2030 02/07/2030 | Cash | 370295 | 0.156674 |
| Swap | ||||
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
10/07/2030 10/07/2030 | Cash | 837902 | 0.354521 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
02/08/2030 02/08/2030 | Cash | 457875 | 0.193724 |
| 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 | 168319 | 0.071217 |
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| Cash settled Equity Swap |
06/12/2035 06/12/2035 | Cash | 118467 | 0.050101 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
31/12/2035 31/12/2035 | Cash | 15830 | 0.006690 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
18/01/2036 18/01/2036 | Cash | 195040 | 0.082522 |
| Cash settled Equity Swap |
24/01/2036 24/01/2036 | Cash | 2628 | 0.001111 |
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 12341753 5.221596% |
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 |
5.010266 | 5.010266% | |
| 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
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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%)
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
21-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.
21 January 2026
Sponsor
Investec Bank Limited