The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Assura plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has declared its position in Assura plc, revealing a 5.58% stake through Form 8.3 disclosures. The position was confirmed on the 3rd of March 2025, showcasing Vanguard's substantial interest in Assura's 10p ordinary shares. The disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates transparency for entities holding 1% or more of relevant securities.

The filing highlights Vanguard's ownership of 181,485,431 shares, with no short positions or engagements in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives. Vanguard recently acquired 26,580 additional shares at a unit price of 0.40 GBP.

No additional agreements, derivatives, or indemnities have been reported in association with this transaction. The disclosure was confirmed by Shawn Acker on March 4, 2025, with no supplemental form attached.