Vanguard Group Announces Significant Interest in Mondi plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its significant holdings in Mondi plc, detailing a 4.84% interest through 21,359,507 EUR 0.22 ordinary shares. This information, revealed in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, underscores Vanguard's substantial engagement in Mondi's equity.

Further disclosures include recent purchases, with Vanguard acquiring an additional 2,916 shares at a price of 13.48 GBP per share. These transactions highlight Vanguard's ongoing investment strategies and its broader involvement in the financial markets concerning Mondi plc and other related entities, including Smith (DS) plc.

As of the 8th of March, 2024, this position marks Vanguard as a major player in the investment sphere related to Mondi plc. The company has also indicated that there are no indemnity or dealing arrangements that could be seen as an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in the disclosed securities.