The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Bakkavor Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code regarding its interests in Bakkavor Group plc and Greencore Group plc. As of December 11, 2025, Vanguard holds 9,685,590 shares in Bakkavor Group, equating to a 1.67% stake in the company. This disclosure provides transparency on significant shareholdings during offers or possible offers for companies.

The filing confirms no rights to subscribe for new securities and highlights a recent sale of 4,158 ordinary shares at 2.28 GBP per share. Additionally, no agreements, arrangements, or understandings were noted regarding options or derivatives for these holdings.

This disclosure is part of the regulatory framework ensuring that market participants provide information about their sizeable holdings, aligning with transparency principles in market operations.