The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Stake in Darktrace plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has submitted Form 8.3 to disclose its interest in Darktrace plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure was made on June 27, 2024, following the position held on June 26, 2024.

The form reveals that Vanguard controls 19,672,568 ordinary shares, representing 2.81% of Darktrace plc. These holdings underline Vanguard’s significant stake in the cybersecurity company.

The disclosure includes the purchase of 13,831 ordinary shares at a price of 5.78 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were reported. Additionally, no indemnities, options, or other arrangements are in place.

This submission is significant, as disclosures of such nature provide transparency regarding interests in publicly traded companies, as required by the Takeover Code.