Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Bakkavor Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a disclosure detailing its position in Bakkavor Group plc. According to the Form 8.3, required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, Vanguard holds a 1.62% interest in Bakkavor, with a total of 9,375,957 shares.

The transactions listed in the disclosure show recent purchases of Bakkavor shares on 14 May 2025. The transactions include buying 5,145 shares at 1.87 GBP per share and 61,894 shares at 1.88 GBP per share, all under the 2p ordinary class of relevant securities.

Vanguard stated no involvement in cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives associated with Bakkavor Group. The disclosure also confirms the absence of any agreements or understandings on securities options and derivatives.

No indemnities or dealing arrangements related to Bakkavor shares exist, and there are no supplemental forms attached to the current disclosure.