The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Schroders plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its opening position regarding Schroders plc, in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of February 26, 2026, Vanguard controls 2.52% of Schroders' 20p ordinary shares, totaling 40,518,635 shares. This disclosure is crucial for transparency in the context of potential takeovers or mergers.

The filing revealed a purchase of 641 shares and a sale of 30,219 shares, both at a price of 5.86 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives were reported. Moreover, no indemnity or dealing arrangements have been entered. Vanguard made no agreements relating to options or derivatives with any external parties. A Supplemental Form 8 has not accompanied this disclosure.