Capita's top shareholder Oasis discloses 15% voting stake

Mon, 11th May 2026 14:08

May 11 (Reuters) - Activist ⁠investor Oasis Management on Monday revealed combined voting rights of more than 15% in British ‌outsourcer Capita.

Oasis, the company's largest shareholder, holds ⁠6.44% of voting rights directly through ⁠shares in Capita, and a further 8.78% via financial instruments, a regulatory filing showed.

Here are some details:

* The Hong Kong-based ‌investor has increased its stake in the company to 15.2% as of May 8, according to the filing.

* The news was first reported by the Financial Times last week, ‌which said Oasis plans to ask Capita to streamline its business to ‌revive its share price and boost shareholder returns.

* Part of Oasis’s 15% stake has been converted into shares, giving it 6.44% of voting rights directly through ‌equity.

* Capita declined to comment, while Oasis Management did not respond to a Reuters request.

* Oasis Management ⁠is ⁠Capita's biggest shareholder, according to data ‌compiled by LSEG.

* In March, Capita flagged weakness in its contact centre unit and said higher ‌costs from new project launches could weigh on its 2026 profit margin. (Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)