The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Disclosure Regarding Intertek Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a public opening position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, related to its interests in Intertek Group plc. The disclosure comes as Vanguard holds 8,646,515 shares, representing 5.62% of Intertek's ordinary 1p shares. This filing is based on the latest data available as of May 18, 2026.

Notably, Vanguard executed recent transactions involving these shares. They purchased 152 shares at 55.50 GBP each and sold 1,320 shares at 56.30 GBP each. No other dealing arrangements or voting rights agreements have been reported, suggesting Vanguard's position in Intertek remains substantial but straightforward.

The disclosure outlines no indemnities or options, nor agreements that might influence Intertek's securities dealings, maintaining a transparent investment status.