The Vanguard Group Reports Stake in Empiric Student Property plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Empiric Student Property plc, as part of compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The documentation, submitted on October 30, 2025, indicates Vanguard's interest in relevant securities representing 1% or more.

As of October 29, 2025, Vanguard holds 12,518,845 ordinary shares, accounting for 1.88% of Empiric Student Property's shares. Additionally, Vanguard disclosed a purchase of 72,466 ordinary shares at a price of 0.79 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also mentions Vanguard's involvement with Unite Group plc, related to the same offer. Vanguard confirmed there are no indemnity or other dealing agreements affecting its position in this transaction. The report was submitted by Shawn Acker, with no supplemental form for open positions needed.