The Vanguard Group Inc. Discloses Position in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure relating to its interests in Beazley plc. As of February 19, 2026, Vanguard controls 30,153,354 ordinary shares, representing 5.03% of Beazley's securities. This disclosure is in line with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates openness from entities holding 1% or more in an offeree during a takeover.

Vanguard recently executed purchases of Beazley's ordinary shares, with transactions for 1,208 shares at £12.20 each, and 1,222 shares at £12.29 each. There are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, nor any rights to subscribe for new securities in this disclosure.

No indemnity, option arrangements, or understandings related to these securities were reported. Shawn Acker is the contact person for this disclosure, dated February 20, 2026.