Vanguard Discloses Stake in Wood Group (John) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has revealed its position in Wood Group (John) plc through a Form 8.3 disclosure as mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This public disclosure, dated April 29, 2025, highlights that Vanguard holds a 4.41% interest in Wood Group, comprising 30,483,524 shares in a class of relevant security labeled "4 2/7 p ordinary."

Notably, Vanguard executed a purchase of 13,291 additional shares at a unit price of 0.18 GBP. No derivatives or rights to subscribe for new securities were disclosed in connection to this interest. Moreover, Vanguard reported no indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements influencing this acquisition or their voting rights related to additional securities.

Consistent with procedural requirements, Vanguard confirmed the absence of any Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached with their disclosure.