The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Rotork plc

On August 28, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. submitted Form 8.3, disclosing a significant interest in Rotork plc. The disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, necessitating public opening position disclosures for entities with interests of 1% or more in relevant securities.

Vanguard's stake in Rotork comprises 44,583,859 ordinary shares, equating to 5.46% ownership. This stake includes purchases and sales of securities, namely acquiring 25,456 shares and selling 22,709 shares at 4.85 GBP each. The disclosure encapsulates Vanguard's interests, with no stock-settled derivatives or rights to subscribe for new securities reported.

No indemnity agreements or derivative-related understandings were revealed in the filing. A Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) was not included in the submission.