The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Schroders plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a public position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code concerning its stake in Schroders plc. This disclosure, dated May 21, 2026, reveals that Vanguard holds 41,253,640 ordinary shares, equivalent to a 2.56% interest in Schroders. This disclosure comes as part of the regulatory requirements for parties with significant interests in relevant securities involved in potential takeovers.

The position encompasses both owned securities and any relevant open positions or agreements for future transactions, although no such agreements or derivatives were noted in the disclosure. Recent trades by Vanguard include the purchase of 9,468 shares and the concurrent purchase and sale of 19,245 shares at approximately 5.82 and 5.84 GBP respectively.

There were no disclosed cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions impacting Vanguard's position. Moreover, no additional agreements or understandings related to options or voting rights were reported, streamlining the focus on direct shareholding activities in Schroders plc.