The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Significant Position in Britvic plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3, indicating a substantial interest in Britvic plc. The disclosure, dated August 1, 2024, showcases Vanguard’s adherence to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code.

Key information from the filing reveals Vanguard owns 13,531,898 ordinary shares of Britvic plc. This represents a 5.44% stake. The disclosure also notes recent dealings, including the purchase and sale of Britvic’s 20p ordinary shares. Specifically, 33,391 shares were bought at £12.69 per unit, and 2,329 shares were sold at £12.70 per unit.

The filing indicates no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, nor any other agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to Britvic's securities. Additionally, Vanguard has not entered any indemnity or other dealing arrangements.