Vanguard Group's Position in Bodycote plc Disclosed

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure detailing its interests in Bodycote plc. As of October 12, 2026, Vanguard owns 9,304,551 ordinary shares of Bodycote, equating to a 5.47% holding in the company’s relevant securities. This disclosure is made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, requiring transparency from entities with significant interests in relevant securities.

The report confirms no additional involvement with other parties in the offer, and no positions or rights to subscribe are reported beyond Bodycote's ordinary shares. During the reporting period, a minor transaction was recorded: the purchase of 197 ordinary shares at 9.11 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, or other related agreements, are currently noted in the disclosure.