Vanguard Discloses Significant Stake in Intertek Group Plc

On August 25, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its significant stake in Intertek Group Plc in a filing under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure reveals that Vanguard holds interests in 8,751,062 ordinary shares of Intertek Group, representing 5.69% of the company's issued share capital. This substantial position underscores Vanguard's interest in Intertek.

The filing also detailed a recent transaction where Vanguard purchased 606 shares of Intertek at a price of 58.45 GBP per share. Despite this activity, Vanguard reported no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions, nor any agreements related to subscriptions for new securities.

The disclosure emphasizes Vanguard's compliance with regulatory requirements while providing insight into its investment strategies and interests in key market players like Intertek Group Plc.