The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Spirent Communications

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3, confirming its interests in Spirent Communications plc according to Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code. The disclosure was made on January 30, 2025. The filing reveals that Vanguard holds 30,316,186 ordinary shares of Spirent, representing 5.24% of the company. There are no cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives disclosed, as was specified in section 2 of the document.

Additionally, Vanguard reported a recent sale involving 14,664 shares at a price of 1.81 GBP per share. Importantly, no other transactions, agreements, or arrangements affecting voting rights or options have been declared. This disclosure highlights Vanguard's significant shareholding in Spirent while showing transparency regarding its current dealings with the company.