Vanguard's Position Disclosure in Assura plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Assura plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. On April 15, 2025, Vanguard held 182,233,645 shares in Assura, equivalent to 5.61% of the company. This disclosure highlights Vanguard's significant interest in Assura, a factor relevant in the context of any potential takeover activity.

Vanguard also engaged in a purchase of 48,384 shares at 0.48 GBP each. The disclosure mentions that there are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions and no rights to subscribe for new securities. Furthermore, no indemnity, options, or other inducements are involved in this disclosure, and there are no relevant agreements relating to voting rights or security acquisitions.