Vanguard Group’s Position in Spire Healthcare Disclosed

The Vanguard Group, Inc. recently filed a Form 8.3 concerning its position in Spire Healthcare Group plc as per the Disclosure Rules of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 13 August 2026, reveals that Vanguard controls 3.57% of Spire Healthcare's securities, specifically owning 14,362,480 of its 1p ordinary shares.

No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, nor agreements to purchase or sell additional securities, were noted. Additionally, Vanguard reported purchasing 54,229 shares at a price of 2.30 GBP each, which confirms a continued interest in acquiring Spire Healthcare securities.

No indemnity or option arrangements, nor any agreements impacting voting rights or future dealings were recorded, emphasizing a straightforward, transparent position from Vanguard's end in the ongoing context of Spire Healthcare.