Companies Act 2014 section 265

Mode of notification by directors and secretaries under this Chapter

Section 265 sets out the methods by which directors and secretaries must notify their company of disclosable interests in shares and debentures, including the required particulars and time limits for each method.

• Directors or secretaries may notify by delivering a transfer instrument to the company within 30 days, identifying themselves, the shares or debentures, and the price paid or received.
• Where a transfer instrument is not used or is not applicable, a written statement must be delivered to the company within 8 days, detailing the interest held, acquired, or ceased, including information about the shares or debentures and consideration paid.
• For notifications relating to subscription rights and similar matters, the deadline is 5 days after the triggering event, or 5 days after the director or secretary becomes aware of the relevant fact.
• Shadow directors and de facto directors must include their address in any notification under this Chapter, whether the notification relates to themselves, their spouse or civil partner, or their child.