Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - UNITE GROUP PLC/THE - Ordinary Shares
FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
1.
KEY INFORMATION
(a)
Full name of discloser:
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.
(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/offeree
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 disclosure
22 December 2025
(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”
YES Empiric Student Property PLC
2.
POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities 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:
25p ordinary (GB0006928617)
Interests
Short Positions
Number
%
Number
%
(1)
Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:
4,598,050
0.94 %
(2)
Cash-settled derivatives:
(3)
Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
Total
4,598,050 *
0.94 %
* Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 19,299 shares that are included in the total above.
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
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
Where 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 sales
Class of relevant security
Purchase/sale
Number of securities
Price per unit
25p ordinary (GB0006928617)
Purchase
1,439
5.4556 GBP
There was a Transfer In of 1,552 shares of 25p ordinary
(b)
Cash-settled derivative transactions
Class of relevant security
Product description e.g. CFD
Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position
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South Africa Elderly Residential Facilities Industry Report 2025, Profiles of AFM Welfare, Noah, Tafta, Medwell SA, Evergreen Lifestyle, Devmark, Oasis and Life NkanyisaIn South Africa, the senior population is set to exceed 6.6 million by 2025, driving demand for elderly care. Opportunities arise in assisted living, frail care, home-based support, and tech solutions like telemedicine. Challenges include urban-rural disparities, affordability issues, and elder abuse. The retirement property market seeks growth amidst financial constraints and mismanagement concerns. The report details trends, outlooks, and profiles 33 notable players like Medwell SA and Evergreen Lifestyle.
This report on residential facilities for the elderly in South Africa includes information on state-funded nursing homes and frail care centres, home-based support services, assisted living options and retirement villages and estates.
It provides information on life expectancy, subsidies, facilities and services, funding, retirement village models, private retirement property sales, mismanagement and corruption, retirement savings and affordability, notable players and corporate actions.
There are profiles of 33 notable players including non-profit organisations such as AFM Welfare, Flower Foundation Retirement Homes Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (Noah) and The Association for the Aged (Tafta), private companies such as Medwell SA, Evergreen Lifestyle, Devmark, Oasis and Life Nkanyisa.
Introduction
In South Africa, the number of adults aged 60 and over has grown to over 6.6 million or more than 10% of the population in 2025.
As the demographic shift accelerates, demand for elderly care is increasing.
This creates opportunities for investment in assisted living, frail care, home-based support, and integrated health services.
Challenges include disparities in access between urban and rural communities, affordability constraints, varying standards of care and elder abuse.
Trends
Growing demand for specialised dementia care.
High-end retirement lifestyle villages and estates targeting affluent retirees and foreign nationals are expanding and increasingly providing premium resort-style amenities
Long waiting lists for subsidised care facilities reflect growing demand in the low-income segment
Policymakers are facing increasing pressure to expand subsidies, regulate standards, and support community-based care models
Retirement villages increasingly offer integrated services spanning independent living, assisted living, frail care and palliative care
Rising demand for formal care across income groups is being driven by longer life expectancy and changing family structures
The retirement property market is experiencing cross-sector convergence of real estate, healthcare, hospitality, and technology
There is growing demand for affordable mid-tier retirement housing, including rental units.
Opportunities
Affordable life right housing and rental units for the mid-tier market
Dementia-specific care, including public-private partnerships to expand subsidised care
Home-based care services
Providing pet-friendly facilities
Real estate investment, training programmes and facilities management services in Mauritius
Supplying technologies such as telemedicine and remote medical monitoring, wearable fall-alert devices, and voice-controlled lights
Upscale lifestyle retirement estates catering for high-income retirees, foreign retirees and expatriates.
Challenges
Financial insecurity, with most South Africans reliant on modest pensions or grants
Inequitable access to care, notably in rural areas, townships and informal settlements
Mismanagement of facilities and corruption, including contractual violations and exploitation of life right holders
Shortage of professional healthcare providers, support staff and caregivers
State funding for non-profit services is declining and community-based programmes are underfunded and under-resourced
The prevalence of elder abuse.
Outlook
As growing numbers of older people face health challenges, mobility limitations, isolation, and economic insecurity, demand for care services is expected to increase.
Demand for assisted living, frail care, palliative care, and community-based support services is likely to rise across all income levels, especially state pensioners.
New subsidised facilities are unlikely to be built in the near term due to funding constraints.
There is expected to be a greater focus on home-based care, community caregiver training, and expanding capacity in existing facilities.
Demand for middle- and high-end retirement properties is expected to accelerate.
The retirement real estate sector is widely regarded as under-supplied.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SECTOR 2.1. Value Chain 2.2. Geographic Position 2.3. Size of the Sector
3. LOCAL 3.1. State of the Sector 3.2. Key Trends 3.3. Key Issues 3.4. Notable Players 3.5. Corporate Actions 3.6. Regulations 3.7. Enterprise Development and Social Development
4. AFRICA
5. INTERNATIONAL
6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 6.1. Unforeseen Events 6.2. Economic Environment 6.3. Labour 6.4. Environmental Issues 6.5. Technology, R&D, Innovation 6.6. Government Support 6.7. Input Costs
7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 7.1. Competition 7.2. Ownership Structure of the Sector 7.3. Barriers to Entry
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