The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Britvic Plc

On November 21, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. released a disclosure document under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, relating to its interests in Britvic Plc. This disclosure highlights a public opening position of interest in relevant securities representing 1% or more.

The document states that Vanguard holds 13,625,564 ordinary shares of Britvic, translating to a 5.47% interest. An additional purchase of 2,547 shares at 12.87 GBP per unit was made, further boosting their presence in the company.

No agreements or indemnities linked to Britannic’s securities were disclosed, nor any subscriptions for new securities were made. The disclosure serves to inform the market as part of transparency efforts mandated by the Takeover Code.