The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Assura plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has recently filed a Form 8.3, detailing its interests and short positions in Assura plc. The disclosure, dated July 28, 2025, notes that Vanguard holds 185,460,527 ordinary shares, representing 5.70% of the company's stock. This accounts for a significant portion, surpassing the 1% threshold under the Takeover Code regulations.

The filing, covering the position as of July 25, 2025, specifies that Vanguard has made transactions involving Assura's 10p ordinary shares, including the purchase of 39,138 shares at 0.50 GBP each. However, no other dealings, such as cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, have been reported in this disclosure.

Additionally, Vanguard has confirmed no indemnity or formal agreements affecting voting rights or future acquisitions related to Assura’s securities. No Supplemental Form 8 attachments accompany this disclosure, indicating a straightforward holding position.