The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in NCC Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3, revealing its significant position in NCC Group plc's securities. As of March 4, 2026, Vanguard owns and/or controls 14,861,896 shares of NCC Group, representing 4.91% of the company's ordinary shares. The Form 8.3 disclosure is in line with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates reporting for those holding 1% or more of a company's relevant securities.

In a recent transaction, Vanguard purchased 5,860 ordinary shares of NCC Group at a price of 1.31 GBP per share. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, as well as no subscription rights for new securities, were noted in the disclosure. Additionally, the filing indicates there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements related to these securities.