The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in International Distribution Services plc (IDS) as of December 5, 2024. This disclosure adheres to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates disclosure by those with interests of 1% or more in relevant securities.

The group holds 36,290,892 ordinary shares of IDS, representing 3.79% of the company's total. Recent transactions included the purchase of 131,223 shares at 3.56 GBP per share and the sale of 9,468 shares at 3.57 GBP per share.

No open stock-settled derivatives, indemnities, or agreements affecting voting rights or future securities acquisitions were reported. Any public disclosures related to Rule 8 of the Takeover Code are to be communicated to a Regulatory Information Service.