The Vanguard Group Discloses Position on Alphawave IP Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position concerning Alphawave IP Group plc as part of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 15 August 2025, indicates that Vanguard holds 11,093,845 ordinary shares, representing a 1.42% interest in Alphawave. This declaration is key as Vanguard possesses positions exceeding the 1% threshold set by the Code.

Additionally, Vanguard acknowledged dealings involving Qualcomm Incorporated. On 14 August 2025, Vanguard purchased 2,114 ordinary shares of Alphawave at a price of 1.77 GBP each. No open stock-settled derivative positions or agreements involving securities purchases or sales were reported.

No indemnity or option arrangements, or any voting rights agreements regarding options or derivatives, exist between Vanguard and other parties involved in the offer. There's no Supplemental Form 8 attached indicating open positions.