The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 concerning its interest in Spectris plc. The disclosure falls under Rule 8.3 of the UK's Takeover Code, detailing interests in securities representing 1% or more of the target company. Vanguard holds 5,440,205 shares, which equates to 5.48% of Spectris's 5p ordinary shares.

The disclosure, dated June 26, 2025, includes recent transactions involving the purchase of 1,775 and 991 Spectris shares at prices of 38.14 GBP and 38.19 GBP per unit, respectively. No cash-settled derivatives or formal agreements were reported in this notification. Currently, there are no attachments or related Supplemental Form 8.

The announcement highlights significant movements in Spectris securities by Vanguard, reflecting its active engagement in Spectris's financial landscape under the regulatory guidelines of the Takeover Code.