Vanguard Group's Stake in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its current position in International Distribution Services plc, according to Form 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code. As of January 31, 2025, Vanguard controls 36,222,633 of the 1p ordinary shares, representing a 3.78% interest in the company. This level of interest requires public disclosure.

The disclosure comes as part of regulatory requirements for dealing in securities where a party holds a 1% or more interest. Vanguard has purchased 9,454 additional securities at a price of 3.65 GBP per unit. No cash-settled derivatives or agreements for trading relevant securities were disclosed. Furthermore, there are no indemnities, options, or other arrangements influencing their dealings.

No Supplemental Form 8 is attached, indicating no open derivative positions. The disclosure was filed under the supervision of Shawn Acker.