Vanguard Group's Stake in Spire Healthcare Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its position in Spire Healthcare Group plc through a Form 8.3 filed on October 14, 2026. Vanguard holds a 3.59% interest in Spire, equivalent to 14,440,928 securities. The disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, requiring parties with a 1% or more stake in relevant securities to declare their holdings.

The filing does not identify any significant dealings linked to Spire's securities, with recent transactions showing sales of 1p ordinary shares: 441 at £2.47 and 1,095 at £2.48 per unit. Vanguard confirmed the absence of agreements related to securities voting rights or acquisitions via derivatives. No supplemental Form 8 regarding open positions was included. Such positions are crucial during potential takeover situations to ensure transparency between parties involved.