Vanguard Group Increases Stake in Anglo American plc

On May 16, 2024, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed an increased ownership in Anglo American plc, according to a recent filing. As of May 15, 2024, Vanguard holds a total of 58,551,534 shares, representing 4.38% of the company. This position disclosure falls under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, applicable when interests in securities hit the threshold of 1% or more.

The filing detailed recent transactions including purchases of Anglo American's ordinary shares. Specifically, Vanguard acquired 11,808 shares at a price of 26.25 GBP per unit, and another 6,650 shares at 26.29 GBP per unit. In accordance with regulatory requirements, Vanguard's dealings in additional classes of relevant securities, including any dealings on behalf of BHP Group Limited, were also disclosed.