Rotork plc (ROR), the London-listed flow control and instrumentation specialist, has published a Rule 2.9 announcement confirming the issuance of 263 new ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each following the exercise of options under its Sharesave plan. The update, released on 6 November 2026, brings the company's total ordinary shares in issue to 817,135,824, all of which are admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange with none held in treasury. The disclosure is required under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers and provides shareholders with the current denominator figure needed to assess their notification obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Points

  • Rotork plc (ROR), flow control and instrumentation manufacturer listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • 263 new ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each issued in satisfaction of Sharesave plan option exercises
  • Total voting rights and shares in issue now stand at 817,135,824 as at 6 November 2026; none held in treasury
  • Shareholders should use 817,135,824 as the denominator when calculating FCA disclosure thresholds

Rotork Issues 263 New Shares Under Sharesave Employee Option Plan

The announcement states that Rotork has issued 263 ordinary shares of 0.5 pence each in satisfaction of the exercise of options held under its Sharesave plan, an employee share scheme that allows eligible staff to save and purchase company shares at a predetermined price. This represents a minimal addition to the company's overall share capital but triggers a formal obligation under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers to disclose the updated share count. The issuance follows a previous Rule 2.9 announcement made on 1 October 2026 and a total voting rights announcement published on 2 November 2026.

Rotork's Total Voting Rights Now 817,135,824 Following London Stock Exchange Admission

As at 6 November 2026, Rotork's total ordinary shares in issue and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange stand at 817,135,824. The announcement confirms that none of these shares are held in treasury, meaning the total voting rights figure is identical to the total shares in issue. This figure carries direct regulatory significance: shareholders must use 817,135,824 as the denominator when calculating whether their interest in Rotork reaches or crosses thresholds requiring notification under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Rule 2.9 Compliance and City Code on Takeovers and Mergers Obligations for Rotork Shareholders

The update is made in accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, which mandates that companies disclose their current share capital following any change. Investors holding 1 per cent or more of Rotork's relevant securities may face additional obligations under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, including the requirement to make Opening Position Disclosures or Dealing Disclosures within prescribed deadlines. Rotork's Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Stuart Pain, is named as the contact for further information, with the company's registered telephone number listed as +44 (0)1225 733 200.