Goldman Sachs International has filed a Form 38.5(a) disclosure with the Irish Takeover Panel, revealing dealings in the EUR 0.01 ordinary shares of Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc (-PTSB) on 6 November 2026. The disclosure was published on 9 November 2026 and confirms Goldman Sachs International's role as adviser to the offeree, Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc. The filing covers both outright share transactions and contracts for difference activity, drawing investor attention to ongoing takeover-related activity surrounding the Irish retail bank.

Key Points

  • Goldman Sachs International acting as adviser to offeree Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc (-PTSB)
  • Form 38.5(a) filed with the Irish Takeover Panel covering dealings dated 6 November 2026
  • 10,549 shares acquired at prices between EUR 2.9400 and EUR 2.9576; 26,500 shares disposed of at prices between EUR 2.9400 and EUR 2.9510
  • Investors should watch for further mandatory disclosures as the takeover process progresses

Goldman Sachs International Acquires and Disposes of Permanent TSB Ordinary Shares on 6 November 2026

The disclosure confirms that Goldman Sachs International, acting as a connected exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status and dealing in a client-serving capacity, acquired a total of 10,549 EUR 0.01 ordinary shares in Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc on 6 November 2026. The highest price paid was EUR 2.9576 and the lowest EUR 2.9400. On the disposal side, 26,500 shares were sold, with the highest price received at EUR 2.9510 and the lowest at EUR 2.9400, indicating activity consistent with a market-making or client-facilitation function.

CFD Transactions Show Both Long and Short Position Movements Across Multiple Trades

Beyond outright share dealings, Goldman Sachs International also conducted several contracts for difference transactions referencing Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc shares on the same date. These included increasing a short position in 206 securities at EUR 2.9403 and a further increase of 6,431 securities at EUR 2.9521. Simultaneously, the firm reduced a short position involving 7,236 securities at EUR 2.9491, while also increasing long positions across three separate CFD transactions totalling 3,960 securities at prices ranging between EUR 2.9500 and EUR 2.9510. No options transactions were reported in this filing.

Goldman Sachs Confirms Adviser Role to Permanent TSB Offeree With No Voting Arrangements Disclosed

The filing explicitly identifies Goldman Sachs International as adviser to the offeree, Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc, an Irish retail bank that operates predominantly in the Republic of Ireland. The disclosure was submitted by contacts Papa Lette and Andrzej Szyszka, reachable via Paris and Warsaw offices respectively. The form confirms there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of relevant securities in connection with any derivative referenced in the filing, with the relevant field stating "NONE".