The Vanguard Group's Position on John Wood Group PLC

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding their involvement in the securities of Wood Group (John) PLC. As per the Takeover Code's Rule 8.3, this public opening position and dealing disclosure is required of entities holding interests of 1% or more. On March 13, 2025, Vanguard reported holding 35,655,290 ordinary shares, constituting a 5.15% interest in Wood Group.

Additionally, Vanguard engaged in recent transactions involving Wood Group's securities, purchasing 7,752 shares at 0.39 GBP and selling 10,644 shares at the same price. The disclosure emphasizes that there are no indemnity or other arrangements influencing dealings, nor does Vanguard hold options or derivatives concerning voting rights or future acquisitions.