Vanguard Group Reports Interest in NCC Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its interests in the securities of NCC Group plc, as per the requirements of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of July 29, 2025, Vanguard holds 15,386,951 shares, equating to 4.88% of NCC Group's ordinary shares. This disclosure does not include any positions in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives.

The document notes a purchase of 1,866 ordinary shares at £1.51 per unit, with no other purchases or sales of derivatives or options reported. Vanguard has indicated that no indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements exist that pertain to additional securities dealings. There are also no arrangements regarding voting rights or future acquisition plans linked to derivatives.

The disclosure is signed by Shawn Acker from The Vanguard Group, with no supplemental disclosures attached. This maintains transparency under the Code's public disclosure requirements.