Qube Research Discloses 1% Stake in Bakkavor Group PLC
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 12 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Stake Disclosure: Qube Research & Technologies Limited disclosed a holding of 5,683,128 cash-settled derivatives in Bakkavor Group PLC, representing 0.98% of the relevant securities, indicating its investment interest in the company.
- Trading Information: In recent dealings, Qube reduced its long position in Bakkavor by selling 2,036 and 2,162 shares at prices of £227.50 and £28.00 respectively, reflecting its response to market dynamics.
- Compliance Requirements: This disclosure adheres to Rule 8 of the Takeover Code, ensuring transparency and maintaining market fairness, highlighting Qube's commitment to compliance.
- Market Impact: Qube's stake disclosure may influence Bakkavor's market performance, prompting investors to monitor subsequent stock price fluctuations and market reactions.
Analyst Views on BAK
Wall Street analysts forecast BAK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BAK is 3.30 USD with a low forecast of 2.80 USD and a high forecast of 3.80 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 2.920
Low
2.80
Averages
3.30
High
3.80
Current: 2.920
Low
2.80
Averages
3.30
High
3.80
About BAK
Braskem SA is a Brazil-based integrated petrochemical company for the first and second generation of thermoplastic resins. The Company's activities are divided into three operational segments: Brazil; the United States and Europe; and Mexico. The Brazil segment is focused on the production of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) resins, in addition to basic chemical inputs such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, chlorine, soda, and solvents, among others. The United States and Europe segment is responsible for the production of polypropylene in units in the United States and Germany. The Mexico segment consists of the operation of ethylene cracker and polyethylene units located in Mexico.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
