Vanguard Discloses 5.58% Stake in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed Form 8.3, revealing its ownership position in Spectris plc, under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of October 6, 2025, Vanguard holds a 5.58% stake in Spectris, equivalent to 5,548,305 ordinary shares. This disclosure is a significant indicator of the company's interest in Spectris, as it represents an ownership threshold of 1% or more in relevant securities.

Vanguard also reported a recent purchase of 2,299 ordinary shares at 40.85 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were reported, nor were there any agreements for new security subscriptions or the exercise of options. Additionally, the filing noted that there are no indemnity or option arrangements in place with any parties related to this disclosure.