Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Bodycote plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Bodycote plc as per Form 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure was made on November 9, 2026, revealing that Vanguard holds a significant interest in Bodycote's ordinary shares.

As of November 6, 2026, Vanguard owned and controlled 9,309,433 ordinary shares of Bodycote plc, representing 5.47% of the total shares. This disclosure indicates Vanguard's substantial investment position in the company.

The filing detailed that the disclosure did not involve any cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives. Furthermore, there were no dealings or derivative transactions reported other than the purchase of 672 shares at 9.17 GBP per unit.

No indemnity agreements, option arrangements, or understandings were cited. A Supplemental Form 8 for open positions was not attached.