The Vanguard Group, Inc. Publicly Discloses Interest in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its ownership of 34,967,708 ordinary shares in International Distribution Services plc, representing 3.65% of the company's relevant securities. This disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code.

The disclosure also confirms that Vanguard does not have any positions in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives related to the securities of International Distribution Services plc. In addition, there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings involving options or derivatives with the relevant securities.

This marks a significant update in Vanguard's positioning within International Distribution Services plc, with two recent purchases: 41,184 shares at 3.35 GBP per unit and 8,250 shares at 3.36 GBP per unit.

The disclosure, dated June 6, 2024, emphasizes transparency in Vanguard’s investment activities concerning International Distribution Services plc.