Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Britvic Plc

On November 15, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its significant interest in the securities of Britvic plc. The disclosure, mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that Vanguard holds a 5.47% stake in Britvic, represented by 13,613,453 ordinary shares.

The disclosure pertains solely to Britvic, with no mention of other parties involved in any potential takeover. As of November 14, 2024, Vanguard reported a recent sale of 883 ordinary shares at a per-unit price of 12.87 GBP.

No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were detailed, and there are no agreements for rights to subscribe to new securities. Additionally, Vanguard states that no indemnity or arrangement exists that could influence the dealing of Britvic securities.