The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Bakkavor Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure detailing its position in Bakkavor Group plc. As of August 1, 2025, Vanguard holds a 1.65% interest in Bakkavor's relevant securities, constituting 9,582,118 of the 2p ordinary shares. This disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which requires public opening position disclosures by any person holding 1% or more of relevant securities.

Additionally, the disclosure confirms that Vanguard has engaged in purchasing activities, acquiring 1,158 units of the 2p ordinary securities at a price of 2.33 GBP each. However, no details regarding cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were provided in this release.

The document also indicates that Vanguard holds no other agreements, such as indemnity arrangements or voting rights agreements related to options or derivatives, affecting its interest in Bakkavor. No Supplemental Form 8 is attached to this disclosure.