Opening Position Disclosure by Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc

Irish Residential Properties REIT plc (IRES) has disclosed its position as offeree under Rule 8.1(a) & (b) of the Irish Takeover Panel Act. The disclosure is dated 8 October 2026. According to the filing, there are no interests or short positions in the relevant securities of the company either owned or controlled by IRES. Additionally, the disclosure confirms no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities.

The disclosure also highlights the share interests of the company's directors. Eddie Byrne holds 792,265 shares, equivalent to 0.151% of the total issued Ordinary Shares, with a portion held under a trust by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Other directors, such as Hugh Scott-Barrett and Tom Kavanagh, hold smaller percentages. Further, the report details the performance-based share awards granted under the IRES Long Term Incentive Plan.