Vanguard's Stake in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has recently disclosed its stake in International Distribution Services plc, revealing ownership of 36,034,188 shares, which accounts for 3.76% of the company's ordinary shares. This disclosure follows the requirements set by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, involving entities with interests in 1% or more of relevant securities.

The announcement by Vanguard highlights the transactions executed recently, including the purchase of 6,579 shares and the sale of 3,670 shares, both at a price of 3.45 GBP per share. No significant positions in derivatives or agreements to purchase or sell were noted beyond these transactions.

No formal or informal indemnity or option arrangements have been made with other parties. Additionally, no agreements related to voting rights of the securities or derivatives have been stated.