The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Bodycote plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its position in Bodycote plc, dated October 16, 2026. According to the disclosure, Vanguard holds 9,302,918 ordinary shares in Bodycote, representing 5.47% of total shares. This positions Vanguard as a significant shareholder in the company.

The disclosure is part of Vanguard's compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates public opening position disclosures when owning 1% or more of relevant securities in a company. Notably, the form specifies that there are no cash or stock-settled derivatives involved in Vanguard's interest.

No additional agreements, such as indemnities or option arrangements concerning the securities, were reported. The disclosure, dated October 15, 2026, contains no supplemental information regarding open positions.