The Vanguard Group Reports 1.61% Stake in Bakkavor Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its stake in Bakkavor Group plc. As of May 7, 2025, Vanguard holds 9,304,263 ordinary shares in Bakkavor, representing 1.61% of the company. This disclosure is made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates transparent reporting of interests exceeding 1% in relevant securities when a takeover is in process.

Vanguard's position includes a recent purchase of 6,052 ordinary shares at 1.79 GBP each. The document confirms there are no current indemnity or dealing arrangements influencing Vanguard's actions, nor are any derivative agreements or voting-related arrangements in place.

The declaration was filed by Shawn Acker, with Vanguard maintaining its standard of disclosure compliance as part of its financial oversight.