The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed Form 8.3, disclosing its position in International Distribution Services plc. This filing occurs under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, requiring disclosure by entities with interests exceeding 1% in relevant securities.

The form reveals that The Vanguard Group holds a 3.75% interest in International Distribution Services plc's 1p ordinary shares. This amounts to 35,947,174 shares. The disclosure follows transactions executed on August 8, 2024, which include the purchase of 35,047 shares at 3.36 GBP per share and the sale of 13,505 shares at 3.38 GBP per share.

No additional agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options, derivatives, or voting rights were noted in the filing. Supplemental Form 8 for open stock-settled derivative positions was not attached to this disclosure.