JPMorgan Chase Increases Holding in Halfords Group PLC

Halfords Group PLC has disclosed an acquisition of voting rights by JPMorgan Chase & Co. On October 9, 2026, JPMorgan crossed the threshold with a combined total voting right of 5.146320%. This includes 2.014931% of voting rights attached to direct shares and 3.131389% through financial instruments. The notification was received by Halfords on October 13, 2026.

J.P. Morgan Securities PLC is the shareholder holding these voting rights, and the instruments include cash-settled equity swaps set to expire between 2026 and 2028. The largest instrument accounts for 1.875880% of the total voting rights. This acquisition places JPMorgan Chase & Co. significantly above the previous threshold.

The notification concludes with JPMorgan Chase & Co. asserting no direct control over the issuer.