Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Britvic Plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its stake in Britvic Plc, per the Form 8.3 under the UK Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated January 13, 2025, reveals Vanguard's interests amounting to 5.52% of Britvic's ordinary shares. The relevant securities owned by Vanguard total 13,740,552 ordinary shares.

The disclosure records a sale of 5,280 ordinary shares at a price of 13.10 GBP per share on January 10, 2025. This transaction forms part of their ongoing management of short positions, with no additional agreements or understandings impacting voting rights or future transactions declared. There are no existing indemnity arrangements, options, or derivative arrangements associated with this disclosure.

Vanguard's position in Britvic is not linked to any other party to the offer, emphasizing its independent stance in the holding of the shares.