The Vanguard Group Discloses Rio Tinto Holdings

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released its Form 8.3 disclosure concerning its holdings in Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. As of January 13, 2026, Vanguard reports owning 55,677,939 ordinary shares of Rio Tinto plc, representing a 4.44% interest. Additionally, Vanguard holds 25,152,732 ordinary shares of Rio Tinto Limited, constituting a 6.78% interest. This disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which requires transparency for entities with significant ownership stakes.

The disclosure also notes that Vanguard has reported connections with Glencore plc in this context. However, Vanguard's disclosure does not indicate any dealings such as purchases or sales, cash-settled derivatives, or stock-settled derivatives related to Rio Tinto securities during this period. No rights to subscribe for new securities have been reported either.