Vanguard Discloses Position in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its investment position in Spectris plc as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure was made on 6th October 2025, with the position date set at 3rd October 2025.

Vanguard holds 5,546,006 ordinary shares, accounting for 5.58% of Spectris plc's relevant securities. This positions Vanguard as a significant stakeholder in Spectris, surpassing the 1% threshold that necessitates public disclosure.

The disclosure does not include details of any dealings in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives. Additionally, there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings, formal or informal, related to the securities, nor is there any Supplemental Form 8 attached.

Vanguard also reported a sale of 858 ordinary shares at a unit price of 40.79 GBP. Contact information for further inquiries is provided, with Shawn Acker named as the contact person at Vanguard.