The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its interest in Beazley plc, announcing that it owns and controls 4.98% of Beazley's 5p ordinary shares. This disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and was made on 14 July 2026. According to the filing, The Vanguard Group holds 29,981,037 shares in Beazley.

The announcement details a purchase of 266 units of Beazley shares at 12.88 GBP per unit. No derivative transactions or agreements involving options or cash-settled derivatives were disclosed. Additionally, there are no indemnity or other arrangements inducing or refraining from dealings.

No supplemental attachments were included, indicating no open derivative positions. This disclosure was submitted by Shawn Acker of The Vanguard Group, highlighting their significant stake in Beazley. The Vanguard Group’s position indicates a keen interest in Beazley, a significant player in the insurance sector.