Vanguard Group Acquires Stake in Assura plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its investment position regarding Assura plc. As per Form 8.3, under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, Vanguard holds 184,301,520 ordinary shares, making up approximately 5.67% of Assura's total issued share capital. This significant holding positions Vanguard as a major stakeholder.

The disclosure, dated 19 May 2025, also mentions Vanguard's investments related to Primary Health Properties plc, in addition to Assura plc. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were disclosed at this time.

Recently, Vanguard acquired 392,044 shares of Assura at 0.49 GBP per share. The disclosure confirmed no existing indemnity or options arrangements related to Assura’s securities.