Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in Intertek Group Plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a disclosure form detailing its position in Intertek Group plc, under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The document indicates that Vanguard owns a 5.69% stake in Intertek Group, consisting of 8,754,970 ordinary shares. This disclosure was made following a series of transactions conducted on 27 August 2026.

The recent trading activities included purchases of 7,304 Intertek shares and a sale of 3,260 shares, with transactions executed at prices near 58.50 GBP per share. There are no disclosed cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives or agreements to purchase or sell additional relevant securities.

The disclosure confirms that no indemnity or other dealing arrangements are in place, alongside the absence of agreements relating to options or derivatives. Vanguard's disclosure embodies a significant shareholding in the context of Intertek's securities, influencing potential market perceptions and future strategic moves.