The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Bakkavor Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its interests in Bakkavor Group plc, according to Form 8.3. This follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which requires disclosure by any person holding 1% or more of the relevant securities. The disclosure, dated 23 December 2025, indicates Vanguard holds 9,698,354 shares, representing a 1.67% stake in Bakkavor's 2p ordinary shares.

Additionally, Vanguard has dealings involving the purchase of 1,520 shares at 2.39 GBP per unit. The disclosure includes no other significant dealings or derivative positions. Furthermore, Vanguard mentions a similar interest disclosure in Greencore Group plc, but no details were provided.

No indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements affecting Bakkavor's voting rights were noted. The disclosure was submitted by Shawn Acker, with the contact information provided for regulatory inquiries.