The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Stake in John Wood Group PLC

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in John Wood Group PLC through a Form 8.3 disclosure, following Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. On March 12, 2025, Vanguard held interests in 35,658,182 shares, representing 5.15% of the ordinary shares of the company. This positions Vanguard as a significant stakeholder in the engineering company.

No agreements, arrangements, or understandings have been reported concerning options or derivatives related to these shares. The company has also not reported any indemnity or dealing agreements related to relevant securities. This public opening position disclosure highlights Vanguard’s financial interest in the UK firm's securities as part of its broader investment strategy.