The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released Form 8.3 regarding its stake in Beazley plc. As of September 18, 2026, Vanguard holds 30,060,819 shares, representing a 4.99% interest in the ordinary 5p shares of Beazley. This disclosure is in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, which mandates transparency when a person holds 1% or more of relevant securities in a company subject to a takeover offer. Notably, Vanguard conducted a purchase of 58,106 shares and a sale of 81,467 shares at a price of 13.05 GBP per unit. No additional dealings, agreements, or derivatives involving voting rights were reported.

The form specifies no cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions, nor any indemnity or other dealing arrangements. There are also no agreements related to options or derivatives voting rights. Shawn Acker, the contact person for this disclosure, can be reached at 001-610-669-6713. The regulatory requirements ensure that such disclosures are public, maintaining market transparency.