The Vanguard Group's Disclosure on NCC Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its interests in NCC Group plc, in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This form provides detailed information concerning the firm's position in the relevant securities of NCC Group.

As of September 19, 2025, Vanguard owns 15,619,093 ordinary shares at a 4.96% interest in NCC Group plc. The form includes data on the transaction activities executed by Vanguard, with purchases of 89,453 shares and sales of 9,774 shares, both at a unit price of 1.45 GBP. Furthermore, the disclosure mentions there are no open derivatives or agreements linked to these securities.

The document further clarifies that there are no indemnity arrangements or other agreements pertaining to relevant securities in place. This indicates Vanguard's straightforward investment strategy with no underlying complexities or agreements influencing its stake in NCC Group.