The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in NCC Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its interest in NCC Group plc under the public opening position disclosure required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of January 15, 2026, Vanguard holds 14,779,353 1p ordinary shares, representing a 4.69% interest in NCC Group plc. This disclosure reveals neither cash-settled derivatives nor stock-settled derivatives were involved.

Furthermore, Vanguard reported a sale of 636 ordinary shares at a price of 1.40 GBP per unit. No other transactions or positions exist, and no additional agreements, indemnities, or informal understandings influence these securities. There is no attached Supplemental Form 8 indicating open positions related to derivatives or options.