The Vanguard Group, Inc. announces its position in Smith (DS) plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. revealed, on February 21, 2024, its shareholding in Smith (DS) plc, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This disclosure concerns an open position as of February 20, 2024, where Vanguard holds 61,984,505 ordinary shares of 10p, representing 4.50% of the company's voting rights.

In addition to Smith (DS) plc, Vanguard also makes disclosures for Mondi plc, indicating an interest in more than one takeover target. No positions in derivatives or specific arrangements were reported in this update. This press release also highlights a recent transaction involving the purchase of 390 ordinary shares of 10p at a unit price of 3.24 GBP.

The Vanguard Group, Inc. reports no specific agreements or arrangements, nor options or agreements related to voting rights or future acquisition of shares referenced to derivatives. This transparency in the declaration reflects Vanguard's commitment to complying with regulatory requirements regarding disclosure of significant interests in companies subject to an offer.