Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Darktrace Plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its ownership in Darktrace plc as part of a public opening position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of July 26, 2024, Vanguard controls 2.83% of Darktrace's ordinary shares.

The disclosure includes 19,829,069 ordinary shares of 1 penny each. The group also reported a sale of 3,978 shares at a price of £5.90 per share. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives were disclosed. Vanguard has no rights to subscribe for new securities.

No additional agreements, arrangements, or understandings concerning options or derivatives were indicated. The disclosure highlights that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements between Vanguard and any party involved in the offer.

This position disclosure was made public on July 29, 2024, with Shawn Acker listed as the contact person for further information.