The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 concerning its interest in Wood Group (John) plc. According to the disclosure dated April 2, 2025, Vanguard holds a 4.41% interest, equating to 30,489,952 shares in Wood Group. This declaration complies with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates disclosure by persons with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more. There are no other disclosures regarding parties to the offer, nor are there any additional securities being disclosed by Vanguard.

The form further specifies that there were purchases amounting to 4,560 shares at 0.31 GBP per unit. No other derivative transactions or agreements relating to options or other dealings were noted. Additionally, there are no indemnity arrangements or agreements concerning voting rights or future acquisitions connected to this disclosure. The contact for this disclosure is Shawn Acker.