The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure revealing its position in Wood Group (John) plc. According to the document, Vanguard holds 4.41% of the ordinary shares, amounting to 30,496,420 shares. The disclosure is in adherence to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates transparency for entities with significant interest in relevant securities.

The filing, dated June 2, 2025, states that as of May 30, 2025, Vanguard also engaged in purchasing 12,896 shares at a price of 0.18 GBP per unit. The disclosure confirms no engagement in cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions. No agreements or understandings related to securities voting rights were reported.

This disclosure provides insight into Vanguard's investment activities and its significant stake in the UK engineering firm, marking a notable interest in the sector.