The Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in Spectris plc

On September 9, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. announced its interest in Spectris plc through a Form 8.3 disclosure. This form is a public opening position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As per the document, Vanguard holds a 5.53% interest, translating to 5,497,473 shares in the 5p ordinary class of Spectris plc. These interests reflect Vanguard’s significant stake of over 1% in relevant securities of Spectris.

The disclosure includes details of recent transactions, notably the purchase of 2,294 shares at 40.86 GBP each and a further 358 shares at 40.88 GBP. There are no options or derivative-related agreements involved. The disclosure also confirms that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements related to this position. All information is current as of September 8, 2025, aiming to inform stakeholders in accordance with the Takeover Code.