Metir PLC (MET) has disclosed that Matthew Gibson, based in Preston, United Kingdom, crossed a major shareholding threshold on 6 November 2026, increasing his voting stake in the company to 3.52%. The TR-1 regulatory notification, filed with the FCA on the same date, confirms the movement was triggered by an acquisition of voting rights. Gibson now holds 33,516,152 ordinary shares in Metir PLC, up from a previously notified position of 2.64%, representing a meaningful step-up in his exposure to the company.

Key Points

  • Metir PLC (MET) — AIM-listed company subject to FCA major holdings disclosure rules
  • Matthew Gibson of Preston, UK, acquired voting rights crossing a notifiable threshold on 6 November 2026
  • Resulting holding: 33,516,152 ordinary shares representing 3.52% of voting rights, up from a prior position of 2.64%
  • Investors may be watching for further threshold crossings or additional regulatory notifications from significant shareholders

Matthew Gibson Crosses Notifiable Threshold in Metir PLC on 6 November 2026

The TR-1 standard form notification confirms that Matthew Gibson's total position in Metir PLC reached 3.52% of voting rights on 6 November 2026, the date on which the relevant threshold was crossed. All 33,516,152 voting rights are held directly in ordinary shares of 0.001p each, carrying the ISIN code GB00BMWC8365. The announcement states that Gibson holds no financial instruments conferring additional voting rights, meaning his entire disclosed position is comprised solely of direct share ownership with no indirect or derivative component.

Increase From 2.64% Previous Position Signals Active Accumulation by Preston-Based Shareholder

Gibson's prior notified position stood at 2.64% of voting rights in Metir PLC, meaning his stake has risen by 0.88 percentage points to reach the current 3.52% level. The notification confirms the movement was driven exclusively by an acquisition of voting rights rather than a structural event affecting the overall breakdown of voting rights in the company. The disclosure indicates Gibson is acting independently, with the announcement confirming he is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking holding an interest in Metir PLC.

TR-1 Filing Completed in Preston Under FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rules

The notification was submitted in compliance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, specifically DTR5, which requires shareholders to notify both the issuer and the FCA when voting rights cross prescribed thresholds. The form records Preston as both the city of registered office for Matthew Gibson and the place of completion of the notification, with the date of completion confirmed as 6 November 2026. Metir PLC's ordinary shares carry a nominal value of 0.001p each, as stated in the filing. The company did not disclose any further operational or financial information in this announcement.