Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Position in Britvic plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure indicating its significant position in Britvic plc, a key player in the beverage industry. As per the disclosure, Vanguard holds 13,745,832 ordinary shares of Britvic plc, representing a 5.52% interest in the company. This positions Vanguard as a major stakeholder, with interests that exceed the 1% threshold stipulated by the Takeover Code.

The disclosure, made on 09 January 2025, relates to dealings up to 08 January 2025. Vanguard's recent purchase included 9,166 ordinary shares at a price of 13.10 GBP per unit. Notably, Vanguard has not participated in any cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions or entered into any indemnity or option arrangements related to Britvic plc.