The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Spirent Communications plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Spirent Communications plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of July 29, 2025, Vanguard controls 30,620,999 ordinary shares, representing 5.27% of the relevant securities. This disclosure indicates a significant interest in Spirent's ordinary shares at 3 1/3p per unit.

The disclosure also notes a recent purchase of 3,834 ordinary shares at a price of 1.95 GBP per unit. Currently, there are no open stock-settled derivative positions or rights to subscribe for new securities reported by Vanguard. Additionally, there is a statement of non-existence of indemnities or formal agreements related to dealing arrangements with Spirent.

No Supplemental Form 8, which would detail open positions, is attached to this disclosure. For further details, Shawn Acker of The Vanguard Group can be contacted.