Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Intertek Group Plc

On August 26, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its investment position in Intertek Group plc through a formal regulatory document, known as Form 8.3. This form is mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which requires entities holding a significant stake in relevant securities to disclose their positions. Vanguard revealed its ownership of 8,753,317 ordinary shares, accounting for 5.69% of the total. This disclosure, dated August 25, 2026, indicates a noteworthy stake in the testing and certification firm.

The document detailed Vanguard's recent purchases, including acquisitions of ordinary shares at prices ranging from 58.49 GBP to 58.56 GBP. Vanguard reported no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions. They also stated the absence of any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, as well as no agreements related to options or derivatives.