Vanguard Discloses Position in Spirent Communications

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure regarding its position in Spirent Communications plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure details Vanguard's interests in Spirent's securities, particularly highlighting a significant holding.

As of October 9, 2025, Vanguard owns and controls 31,349,919 ordinary shares of Spirent, which equates to 5.32% of the company's relevant securities. The disclosure includes both direct holdings and any positions through derivatives or options, though the latter appears non-existent in this case.

Recent transactions by Vanguard revealed the purchase of 56,342 ordinary shares and the sale of 61,299 shares, both at 1.99 GBP per unit. No additional deals involving cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives were reported.

The disclosure confirmed the absence of indemnity arrangements or agreements regarding voting rights or future acquisitions.