The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Britvic plc

On July 16, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. released a Form 8.3 detailing its position in Britvic plc's securities. This disclosure complies with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, where entities holding 1% or more interests in relevant securities must reveal their positions.

As of July 15, 2024, Vanguard reported owning 13,334,719 ordinary shares of Britvic plc, representing 5.36% of the company's share capital. A recent transaction revealed that Vanguard purchased 2,532 more shares at a price of 12.63 GBP per share.

No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions, nor any agreements to purchase or sell more of Britvic's securities, were noted. Additionally, Vanguard confirmed no arrangements relating to indemnity or other agreements, formal or informal, concerning dealing or refraining from dealing in the relevant securities.

The disclosure emphasizes transparency in compliance with the Takeover Code's requirements, ensuring market participants are informed about significant shareholding changes.