The Vanguard Group Discloses 5.51% Stake in Britvic plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a Form 8.3 regarding its position in Britvic plc securities, as mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated December 24, 2024, reveals that Vanguard holds a 5.51% interest in Britvic's 20p ordinary shares. This position amounts to 13,722,738 securities owned and/or controlled by the organization. Vanguard executed a recent purchase of 1,220 securities at a price of 13.05 GBP per unit on December 23, 2024.

No cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivative positions were involved in the disclosure. Additionally, there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives associated with the securities. The report confirms the absence of indemnity or other dealing arrangements linked to the securities in question.