The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Darktrace plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public opening position disclosure regarding its interests in the securities of Darktrace plc. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that Vanguard holds a significant position in Darktrace.

The disclosure, dated 10 July 2024, confirms that Vanguard has interests in 19,771,095 ordinary 1p shares of Darktrace, representing 2.82% of the company. In addition, the company recorded a series of purchases on 09 July 2024, acquiring 26,835 shares at 5.86 GBP per share and 34,107 shares at 5.87 GBP per share.

No other class of relevant securities or dealings were disclosed. The disclosure also confirms the absence of any agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives concerning Darktrace securities.

Vanguard has stated that no supplementary Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached to this disclosure, indicating the comprehensive nature of the information provided.