Vanguard Group Holdings in Smith (DS) plc Disclosed

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its holdings in Smith (DS) plc as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of May 2, 2024, The Vanguard Group holds 61,797,865 shares, representing 4.48% of the company. This position disclosure comes amidst dealings with other securities related to the company.

Additionally, The Vanguard Group reported recent purchases of Smith (DS) plc securities. Specifically, they acquired 62,165 shares at 3.55 GBP each and 9,010 shares at 3.57 GBP on the recent trading day. The transactions reflect active management of their holdings in Smith (DS) plc. No derivative transactions or other complex financial instruments were reported in this disclosure.

No other dealings, such as those involving stock-settled derivatives or other securities dealings, were reported. The Vanguard Group also stated there are no indemnity, dealing agreements, or arrangements related to these securities at present.