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

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has submitted a Form 8.3 public opening position disclosure concerning Wood Group (John) plc. This disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. It reveals that Vanguard holds a 4.86% interest in Wood Group, equating to 33,614,307 ordinary shares of 4 2/7p each.

In addition to this equity position, Vanguard reported purchasing 20,556 shares at a unit price of 1.99 GBP on June 7, 2024. The form confirms no involvement in cash-settled derivatives or other stock-settled derivative transactions. Moreover, no agreements, arrangements, or understandings regarding options or derivatives were disclosed.

This disclosure is part of the regulatory framework ensuring transparency in securities transactions by significant shareholders. It provides insight into the level of interest held by major investors like Vanguard in publicly traded companies.