The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Stake in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has revealed its substantial interest in Beazley plc, holding 30,083,615 shares, equating to a 5% stake. This disclosure was made as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code regarding entities with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more. These shares are classified under 5p ordinary securities. The announcement, dated August 13, 2026, confirms the positions held as of August 12, 2026.

The disclosure includes a recent transaction where Vanguard purchased 41,081 of Beazley's 5p ordinary shares at a price of 12.93 GBP per share. No other positions or agreements, such as cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, were disclosed. Moreover, there are no additional agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives regarding the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of these securities.