Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Intertek Group Plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its position in Intertek Group plc, revealing a significant stake. As of 17 August 2026, the investment giant controlled 8,742,394 shares, representing 5.68% of Intertek's ordinary shares. This disclosure aligns with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates transparency for holdings representing 1% or more of relevant securities.

In addition to this position, Vanguard reported a purchase of 341 Intertek shares at 58.55 GBP each. No other open derivative positions or agreements related to option dealings were cited. Furthermore, the disclosure confirmed the absence of any indemnity or dealing arrangements with any party affiliated with the offer.

This announcement underscores Vanguard's interest in Intertek, a leading assurance, inspection, and certification company. Investors will keenly watch any future moves by Vanguard regarding its Intertek holdings.