FIL Limited and/or one or more of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, alongside FMR LLC and/or its subsidiaries, has filed a Form 8.3 opening position disclosure with the Irish Takeover Panel relating to Irish Residential Properties REIT plc (0QT8). The disclosure, dated 9 November 2026 and reflecting a position held as of 6 November 2026, reveals a sale of 14,430,000 ordinary shares at €1.30 per unit. Following the transaction, the combined disclosed interest stands at 3,100,600 ordinary shares, representing 0.59% of the relevant share class. The filing is made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022, which requires disclosure from holders of 1% or more in relevant securities during an offer period.

Key Points

  • FIL Limited and/or subsidiaries (0QT8 — Irish Residential Properties REIT plc is the subject company)
  • FIL Limited and FMR LLC filed a Form 8.3 disclosure under Irish Takeover Panel rules regarding Irish Residential Properties REIT plc
  • 14,430,000 ordinary shares sold at €1.30 per unit on 6 November 2026; residual interest of 3,100,600 shares (0.59%) retained
  • Investors may be watching whether further disposals or regulatory disclosures follow during the ongoing offer period

FIL Limited and FMR LLC Disclose Substantial Share Sale in Irish Residential Properties REIT

The Form 8.3 disclosure confirms that FIL Limited and/or one or more of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, together with FMR LLC and/or its subsidiaries, sold 14,430,000 €0.10 ordinary shares in Irish Residential Properties REIT plc at a price of €1.30 per unit. The transaction is recorded as of 6 November 2026. No cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivative transactions are reported alongside this dealing, and the disclosers confirm no indemnity arrangements, options, or agreements relating to relevant securities or voting rights are in place with any party to the offer.

Residual Stake of 0.59% Retained in Irish Residential Properties REIT Ordinary Shares

Following the disposal, the total disclosed interest held by FIL Limited and FMR LLC entities amounts to 3,100,600 ordinary shares in Irish Residential Properties REIT plc, equating to 0.59% of the €0.10 ordinary share class. The announcement states no short positions are held and no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives are outstanding. The disclosers have confirmed the residual holding comprises only directly owned and/or controlled relevant securities, with no supplemental Form 8 attached to this disclosure.

Irish Residential Properties REIT Offer Period Triggers Mandatory Rule 8.3 Filing Obligations

Irish Residential Properties REIT plc is a real estate investment trust focused on the Irish residential property market. The existence of a Rule 8.3 disclosure obligation indicates an offer period is active, requiring any person holding interests in relevant securities of 1% or more to publicly disclose their positions and dealings. The disclosure states the offer is a cash offer or possible cash offer, confirmed by the "N/A" response to whether disclosures are being made in respect of any other party. The filing was submitted to a Regulatory Information Service on 9 November 2026, with Ada Coffey named as contact.

No Derivative Exposure or Voting Arrangements Reported by FIL Limited in This Disclosure

The announcement confirms that neither FIL Limited nor FMR LLC entities have entered into any indemnity, option, or other arrangement that could constitute an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in Irish Residential Properties REIT shares. No agreements relating to voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of relevant securities through derivatives are reported. Investors may be watching whether the reduction in the combined economic interest below 1% will affect future disclosure obligations under the Irish Takeover Panel's Rule 8.3 framework, given the residual stake now sits at 0.59%.