The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Unite Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has officially disclosed its position on relevant securities of Unite Group plc, showing a noteworthy 4.98% interest. The disclosure, dated December 12, 2025, under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates the company's involvement in securities representing 1% or more. As of December 11, 2025, Vanguard held 24,381,299 ordinary shares in Unite Group.

Additionally, the disclosure notes dealings with Empiric Student Property plc. Notably, Vanguard recently sold 10,020 shares at a price of 5.21 GBP each. All interests and short positions have been transparently listed, with no recorded indemnity or option arrangements related to the relevant securities.

No agreements or understandings related to options or derivatives exist, and no Supplemental Form 8 is attached to this disclosure. The communication was managed by Shawn Acker, providing further transparency to stakeholders.