RE: Sidara vested interest28 Feb 2025 09:34
'Here’s why spreading the purchase across multiple brokers may not work to avoid the TR1 filing:
Aggregate Ownership: The FCA generally views beneficial ownership as the total number of shares owned, regardless of how they are held or through how many brokers. If you are the beneficial owner of 3% or more of a company's shares, even if those shares are spread across different accounts, you still need to file the TR1 form.
Legal and Regulatory Risks: Attempting to circumvent disclosure requirements by splitting ownership across multiple brokers could lead to scrutiny by the FCA. Regulators may see this as an attempt to avoid transparency rules, and it could lead to penalties, especially if they believe that you are trying to hide your true ownership of the company.
Control of Voting Rights: If you have control over the voting rights of the shares (i.e., you're the beneficial owner), the FCA considers the aggregate total of shares held across brokers for reporting purposes.
So, no, it is not a legitimate or effective strategy to avoid the TR1 requirement by splitting your holdings across multiple brokers. It is better to comply with the disclosure rules and file the required TR1 form when your holdings exceed the 3% threshold.'