REG - Schroders PLC Rio Tinto - Form 8.3 - Rio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto Plc

RNS Number : 1155P Schroders PLC 15 January 2026 FORM 8.3PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")1. KEY INFORMATION(a) Full name of discloser:Schroders plc(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeRio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto Plc(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure14/01/2026(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"Glencore Plc2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSUREIf there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevantsecurities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)Class of relevant security:Rio Tinto Limited - OrdinaryInterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:3,933,5801.05951(2) Cash-settled derivatives:(366)(0.0000986)(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: TOTAL:3,933,214*1.05955*Schroders PLC does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of [1,185,719] shares that are included in the total above.Class of relevant security:Rio Tinto Plc- 10p OrdinaryInterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:18,644,6021.486463(2) Cash-settled derivatives:121,9420.00972374,1700.0298(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:16,0000.0012 TOTAL: 18,684,919**1.4896390,1700.0311All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.**Schroders PLC does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of [1,961,389] shares that are included in the total above.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors' and other employee options)Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE - RIO TINTO LIMITEDWhere there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.(a) Purchases and salesClass of relevant securityOrdinaryPurchase/salePurchaseNumber of securities136Price per unit146.79739000 AUD(b) Cash-settled derivative transactionsClass of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varyingClass of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit(ii) ExerciseClass of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)4. OTHER INFORMATION(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangementsDetails of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"None(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivativesDetails of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"None(c) AttachmentsIs a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?No3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE - RIO TINTO PLCWhere there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.(a) Purchases and salesClass of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit10p OrdinaryPurchase34,23363.36500000 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase85462.69500000 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase8863.325 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase14263.320 GBP10p OrdinarySale56562.68843 GBP10p OrdinarySale30363.330 GBP10p OrdinarySale1862.490 GBP10p OrdinarySale3663.280 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase24262.87554 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase7563.430 GBP10p OrdinarySale71362.60403 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase47062.33983 GBP10p OrdinaryPurchase17061.950532(b) Cash-settled derivative transactionsClass of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit10p OrdinaryCall OptionOpening a short position9,8860.54020028 GBP10p OrdinaryCall OptionOpening a short position31,4150.34949992 GBP10p OrdinaryCall OptionClosing a short position23,5854.02608989 GBP(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varyingClass of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit(ii) ExerciseClass of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)10p OrdinaryTransfer in5350 shares33.96 GBP10p OrdinaryTransfer in328 shares0 GBP4. OTHER INFORMATION(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangementsDetails of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"None(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivativesDetails of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"None(c) AttachmentsIs a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?YesDate of disclosure:15/01/2026Contact name:Jessica PatelTelephone number:+44 20 7658 7281Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at monitoring@disclosure.org.uk. The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0) 20 7638 0129.The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.SUPPLEMENTAL FORM 8 (OPEN POSITIONS)DETAILS OF OPEN STOCK-SETTLED DERIVATIVE (INCLUDING OPTION) POSITIONS, AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC.Note 5(i) on Rule 8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")1. KEY INFORMATIONFull name of person making disclosure:Schroders PLCName of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities the disclosure relates:Rio Tinto Plc2. STOCK-SETTLED DERIVATIVES (INCLUDING OPTIONS)Class of relevant security10p OrdinaryProduct description e.g. call option60 (A) CALL OPTION ON RIO TINTO PLC ORDINARY 10P (EXP 20/02/2026)Written or purchasedWrittenNumber of securities to which option or derivative relates8,000Exercise price per unit60 GBPTypee.g. American, European etc.AmericanExpiry date20/02/20263. AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC.Full details should be given so that the nature of the interest or position can be fully understood:It is not necessary to provide details on a Supplemental Form (Open Positions) with regard to cash-settled derivatives.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0) 20 7638 0129.The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanelSUPPLEMENTAL FORM 8 (OPEN POSITIONS)DETAILS OF OPEN STOCK-SETTLED DERIVATIVE (INCLUDING OPTION) POSITIONS, AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC.Note 5(i) on Rule 8 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")1. KEY INFORMATIONFull name of person making disclosure:Schroders PLCName of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities the disclosure relates:Rio Tinto Plc2. STOCK-SETTLED DERIVATIVES (INCLUDING OPTIONS)Class of relevant security10p OrdinaryProduct description e.g. call option58 (A) CALL OPTION ON RIO TINTO PLC ORDINARY 10P (EXP 16/01/2026)Written or purchasedWrittenNumber of securities to which option or derivative relates8,000Exercise price per unit58 GBPTypee.g. American, European etc.AmericanExpiry date16/01/20263. AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ETC.Full details should be given so that the nature of the interest or position can be fully understood:It is not necessary to provide details on a Supplemental Form (Open Positions) with regard to cash-settled derivatives.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0) 20 7638 0129.The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanelThis information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. 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