The Vanguard Group Reports Position in Hargreaves Lansdown

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in the securities of Hargreaves Lansdown plc, as per Form 8.3. On January 24, 2025, Vanguard held 18,910,821 ordinary shares, representing a 3.99% interest in the company. This disclosure is required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which applies to parties holding 1% or more of the relevant securities.

On the same date, Vanguard executed transactions involving 0.4p ordinary shares of Hargreaves Lansdown. Purchases included 25,759 shares at 11.01 GBP per unit and 603 shares at 11.02 GBP. Additionally, 2,459 shares were sold at 11.02 GBP each. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives were reported, and there were no agreements or arrangements concerning options or other derivatives.

The disclosure was formally made on January 27, 2025, with Shawn Acker as the contact person.