The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Intertek Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This pertains to a significant interest in the securities of Intertek Group plc, dated 13 July 2026. Vanguard holds 8,683,290 ordinary shares, representing a 5.64% stake in Intertek Group. This places them as a major shareholder, demanding disclosure under the Code.

Recent transactions by The Vanguard Group include purchases of 415 and 473 ordinary shares at prices of 57.94 GBP and 58.10 GBP per unit, respectively. The disclosure noted no involvement in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives related to Intertek Group.

Additionally, there are no indemnities or formal agreements between Vanguard and any other parties concerning voting rights or security acquisitions. No supplemental form for open stock-settled derivative positions is attached to this disclosure.