IP Group PLC
27 July 2026
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27 July 2026
IP Group plc ("IP Group" or the "Company")
Response to Rule 2.8 announcement
The Board of IP Group (the "Board") notes the announcement made by Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited, acting by its agent, Railway Pension Investments Limited (collectively "Railpen") on 27 July 2026 confirming that it does not intend to make an offer for IP Group. As a result, Railpen is bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code").
Throughout the process, the Board has sought to engage constructively with Railpen and its partners, recognising its fiduciary duty to maximise value for all shareholders. The Board had granted an extension to the PUSU deadline in order to assess whether an acceptable proposal could be tabled on terms that the Board would be minded to recommend. The Board appreciates the engagement and effort from Railpen and its partners and is disappointed that a mutually acceptable outcome could not be reached.
The Board has strong conviction in IP Group's strategy and the opportunity to realise substantial value from its high-quality portfolio with a significant number of potentially value-accretive milestones anticipated over the next 18 months.
IP Group has delivered strong progress against its strategic priorities, including beginning to expand its third-party capital platform through new institutional partnerships and continuing to demonstrate the quality of its portfolio through significant financing activity and operational milestones.
The environment for high-growth science and technology businesses remains supportive with increasing institutional interest in innovation-led investment opportunities and growing recognition of the role that science and technology can play in addressing global challenges.
The Board believes IP Group is well positioned to generate attractive long-term returns for shareholders, underpinned by a strong balance sheet and a well-funded portfolio, and remains focused on disciplined capital allocation, portfolio execution and cash realisations.
The Board is grateful for the constructive engagement of shareholders throughout this process and looks forward to delivering on its strategic priorities and creating long-term value for the benefit of all stakeholders.
The Company is no longer in an "offer period" as defined in the Code.
Enquiries
IP Group +44(0)20 7444 0062 / +44(0)79 7985 3802
Liz Vaughan-Adams, Communications
Website publication
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