The Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public opening position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This disclosure pertains to their interest in International Distribution Services plc, held as of 31 May 2024.

The key information reveals that Vanguard holds and/or controls relevant securities amounting to 34,736,742 shares, representing 3.62% of International Distribution Services plc's ordinary shares. Furthermore, recent transactions included the purchase of 255 ordinary shares at 3.36 GBP each and the sale of 34,401 shares at the same price.

No agreements, arrangements, or understandings regarding indemnities, options, or derivatives were reported, indicating no formal commitments beyond the disclosed interests.

This disclosure provides transparency about Vanguard's stake in International Distribution Services plc as part of regulatory compliance.