Science Group PLC (SAG), the UK-listed science and technology consultancy, has disclosed that Artemis Investment Management LLP crossed the 5% major shareholding threshold in the company on 5 November 2026. The notification, submitted to the FCA on 6 November 2026 and published on 9 November 2026, confirms that Artemis now holds 5.231625% of voting rights through 2,099,116 shares. The disclosure, made under DTR5 major holdings rules, signals a meaningful institutional position in the AIM-quoted group and is likely to attract attention from investors monitoring the shareholder register.

Key Points

  • Science Group PLC (SAG) — UK-listed science and technology consultancy
  • Artemis Investment Management LLP has crossed the 5% voting rights threshold via an acquisition of shares
  • Artemis holds 2,099,116 shares equating to 5.231625% of voting rights as at 5 November 2026
  • Investors may watch whether Artemis continues to build or reduce its position in subsequent filings

Artemis Investment Management Acquires 5.23% Stake in Science Group via Direct Share Holding

The TR-1 standard notification form confirms that Artemis Investment Management LLP, a London-registered investment management firm, acquired voting rights in Science Group PLC that crossed the 5% notifiable threshold on 5 November 2026. All 2,099,116 voting rights are held directly in equity shares carrying ISIN code GB00B39GTJ17, with no financial instruments or derivative positions recorded in sections B1 or B2 of the form. The holding is attributed through Artemis Investment Management LLP and its associated entity Artemis Fund Managers Limited, both of which are listed in the ownership chain disclosed within the notification.

Artemis Fund Managers Limited Named in Science Group Voting Rights Chain

The announcement states that the full chain of controlled undertakings runs through Artemis Investment Management LLP and Artemis Fund Managers Limited, with both entities recording an identical 5.231625% of voting rights and 0.000000% through financial instruments, giving a combined total of 5.231625% for each. The notification confirms that neither entity is controlled by a natural person. The form was completed in Edinburgh and notified to Science Group PLC on 6 November 2026, one day after the threshold crossing date, in line with standard regulatory disclosure requirements under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Science Group PLC Shareholder Register Reflects Growing Institutional Interest

Science Group PLC operates as a science and technology services consultancy, providing research, development, and regulatory advisory services to clients across multiple sectors. The company's shares are admitted to trading on AIM under the ticker SAG. The crossing of a 5% threshold by an established institutional manager such as Artemis represents a significant addition to the company's major shareholder base. No previous notification position was disclosed in the form, meaning this appears to represent either a new position or one that has not previously reached the notifiable threshold, though the company did not disclose this figure in the announcement.