Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Britvic plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has revealed its position in Britvic plc, as per Form 8.3 under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 16 October 2024, highlights that Vanguard holds 5.47% of Britvic's 20p ordinary shares, amounting to 13,606,882 securities. This positions Vanguard as a significant stakeholder, with its interests exceeding 1% of the company's relevant securities.

Additionally, Vanguard reported two recent purchases of Britvic shares. The first involved the acquisition of 1,370 shares at £12.76 per unit, while the second involved 6,061 shares at £12.82 per unit. The disclosure does not mention any cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions related to Britvic securities.

No other agreements, arrangements, or understandings concerning options or derivatives were noted, nor were there any indemnity arrangements related to the securities in question.