Vanguard Group's Stake in Hargreaves Lansdown

On February 28, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its public opening position in Hargreaves Lansdown plc. Under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, Vanguard reported owning and controlling relevant securities amounting to 4.01% of Hargreaves Lansdown's 0.4p ordinary shares. The disclosure follows dealings conducted on February 27, 2025.

Vanguard's interests in Hargreaves Lansdown include 19,022,100 ordinary shares. Recent transactions reported include the purchase of 4,683 shares. No agreements or arrangements related to options or derivatives were disclosed, and no supplemental Form 8 was attached.

This disclosure provides insight into Vanguard's strategic position within the UK financial sector, as it maintains a significant stake in Hargreaves Lansdown without engaging in derivative agreements.