Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Wood Group (John) plc as mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The announcement was made on July 11, 2024, at 14:36 GMT/BST.

Vanguard holds 34,759,001 shares in Wood Group, representing 5.02% of the company's ordinary shares. The disclosure date for the position is noted as July 10, 2024. No additional disclosures have been made in respect to other parties involved in the offer.

In terms of dealings, Vanguard purchased 165,429 ordinary shares at a price of 2.07 GBP per share. No other cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions have been reported. There are no existing indemnity or option arrangements related to the relevant securities.

The information is fully disclosed in accordance with the Takeover Code. No further agreements, arrangements, or understandings have been specified. The disclosure is effective as of July 11, 2024, and can be verified with contact representative Shawn Acker.