Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its holding in Spectris plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure reveals that as of September 12, 2025, Vanguard holds 5,500,131 of Spectris' ordinary shares, representing 5.53% of the total shares. This position underscores Vanguard's significant interest in Spectris, a well-known player in precision instrumentation and controls.

The filing also detailed recent trading activities. Vanguard purchased 2,773 shares and sold 1,191 shares at 40.88 GBP each. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were recorded during this period.

The disclosure indicates no agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives. Additionally, there are no indemnity or incentive arrangements between Vanguard and any party involved with Spectris.