The Vanguard Group's Position on Empiric Student Property

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure regarding its interests in Empiric Student Property plc under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code. The disclosure includes information on positions representing 1% or more of relevant securities.

As of October 9, 2025, The Vanguard Group holds 12,508,608 shares in Empiric, representing 1.88% of the company's ordinary shares. In addition, 62,568 shares were sold at 0.83 GBP per unit. No agreements related to indemnity or options have been reported. This disclosure aligns with positions held in Unite Group plc.

No supplemental Form 8 for open positions is attached to this disclosure. This declaration is consistent with standard procedure for entities engaged in significant holdings or transactions.