The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Spirent Communications plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3, as per Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, pertaining to interests in Spirent Communications plc. Effective from August 14, 2025, Vanguard disclosed owning a 5.37% stake in Spirent's 3 1/3p ordinary shares, totaling 31,230,083 securities. This announcement is part of the public disclosure requirement when a party holds 1% or more of relevant securities in a targeted company during potential takeovers or mergers.

Vanguard also detailed a recent purchase of 4,480 shares at 1.96 GBP per unit. No cash-settled derivative transactions or other dealings, such as options or new securities subscriptions, were reported. Furthermore, no indemnity arrangements or agreements related to Spirent’s securities were disclosed, according to the document.