Form 8.3 Disclosure by The Vanguard Group, Inc. on Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc., in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, has disclosed its opening position in Wood Group (John) plc. The disclosure reveals interests and positions in the securities, specifically stating holdings of 34,474,207 shares, representing 4.98% of the company's 4 2/7p ordinary shares.

The disclosure date is 08 July 2024, with the public release on 09 July 2024. The form details no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives and confirms no rights to subscribe for new securities. Additionally, no agreements or understandings relating to options or derivatives have been made.

In the reported dealings, Vanguard acquired 26,570 shares at a price of 1.95 GBP per unit. No other dealings in different classes of the relevant securities were noted.

No indemnity or dealing arrangements exist, and no supplemental Form 8 is attached. The disclosure was made by Shawn Acker on behalf of The Vanguard Group, Inc.