The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Stake in Spirent Communications plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has formally disclosed its stake in Spirent Communications plc, as required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The form, released on October 3, 2024, reveals that Vanguard holds 30,027,943 shares, representing a 5.19% interest in Spirent.

This disclosure is part of Vanguard's ongoing requirement to reveal interests of 1% or more in relevant securities. The positions held are primarily in 3 1/3p ordinary shares. No additional dealings or agreements have been reported, and no supplemental forms were attached to the disclosure.

Despite recent transactions, including the purchase of 17,210 shares at 1.71 GBP each, there are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions currently held. According to the form, Vanguard has not entered into any indemnity or option arrangements or any agreements concerning voting rights related to these securities.