The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Interest in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3, disclosing its position within Spectris plc. As of July 22, 2025, Vanguard holds an interest in 5,469,350 of Spectris' 5p ordinary shares, representing a 5.51% stake in the company.

Vanguard's disclosed dealings include the purchase of 752 shares at 39.75 GBP per unit. There have been no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions or any other dealings concerning these securities according to the disclosure.

The institution has confirmed there are no indemnity, option arrangements, or informal agreements related to relevant securities, aside from the disclosed interests. No supplemental form indicating open stock-settled derivative positions accompanies this disclosure.

The details of this disclosure indicate compliance with Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, emphasizing transparency in financial dealings related to potential changes in corporate control.