JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Shareholding in Britvic Plc

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has notified Britvic Plc of an increase in its shareholding, crossing a 5% threshold in voting rights. As of December 19, 2024, the financial institution holds 5.508801% of total voting rights, a rise from 5.401592%. This comprises 5.095300% in direct voting rights and 0.413501% through financial instruments. The shares are held primarily through J.P. Morgan Securities plc, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

The increase includes financial instruments such as cash-settled equity swaps, with various expiration dates extending into 2026. The notification was completed on December 23, 2024, and highlights JPMorgan's growing influence within Britvic's shareholder base. This shift reflects strategic movements in the company's equity ownership structure as overseen by its financial partners.