The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure pertains to its interests in Spectris plc. As of June 16, 2025, Vanguard holds 5,430,408 shares, representing 5.47% of Spectris’s ordinary shares. This information was released on June 17, 2025.

Vanguard has also acquired an additional 1,622 shares of Spectris at a price of 33.42 GBP per share. The document specifies no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives transactions related to Spectris securities. There are no agreements or understandings involving options or derivatives.

The disclosure confirms no indemnity or other arrangements influencing these dealings. Additionally, there is no Supplemental Form 8 attached, indicating no open stock-settled derivative positions. All inquiries are directed to Shawn Acker at Vanguard.