The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a disclosure detailing their interest in the securities of Spectris plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of October 1, 2025, Vanguard owns 5,546,864 shares, representing a 5.58% interest in Spectris plc. This filing is part of standard public disclosure requirements for entities with interests exceeding 1% in relevant securities.

The disclosure confirms that Vanguard has acquired an additional 1,576 shares of Spectris plc's 5p ordinary shares at a unit price of 41.10 GBP. The disclosure indicates no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, and there are no rights to subscribe for new securities at this time.

Moreover, Vanguard states there are no existing agreements, options, or indemnities that might prompt further dealings. The disclosure was filed on October 2, 2025. Vanguard has not attached a Supplemental Form 8 for open stock-settled derivative positions.