The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed its Form 8.3, revealing its interest in Wood Group (John) plc. The disclosure, made on March 27, 2025, details Vanguard's ownership and short positions in the company’s securities, highlighting an interest in 30,485,392 ordinary shares, representing 4.41% of Wood Group's capital.

The filing indicates no other parties involved in the offer, with the disclosure covering only Wood Group. Vanguard's dealings include purchasing 22,770 shares at 0.36 GBP and selling 593,021 shares at 0.39 GBP. The report confirms no derivates or subscription rights for new securities and shows no indemnity agreements or other related dealing arrangements.

This disclosure underlines Vanguard's significant involvement in Wood Group as the takeover code mandates such reporting for entities holding 1% or more of a company's relevant securities.