Vanguard Group Holds Over 1% Interest in Wincanton plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed a holding of 1.11% in Wincanton plc as of April 23, 2024. This information was revealed through a mandatory Form 8.3 filing required for any entity with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more, according to the Takeover Code.

The document detailed that Vanguard owns 1,381,905 shares of Wincanton’s ordinary 10p securities. Moreover, on April 23, the investment firm engaged in a purchase transaction involving additional 1,101 shares at 6.01 GBP each. No other forms of derivatives or securities were listed under current holdings.

The filing emphasized that there are no indemnity, option arrangements, or any formal or informal agreements related to these securities which might serve as inducements to trade. Vanguard has confirmed no further disclosures related to any other party connected with this offer.