The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Holding in Rotork plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3, disclosing its substantial interest in Rotork plc. As of August 19, 2026, Vanguard owns and/or controls 44,598,373 ordinary shares, which amounts to 5.46% of Rotork's relevant securities. This level of holding triggers the requirement for public disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code.

The filing indicates that Vanguard recently purchased an additional 30,886 ordinary shares at a price of 4.85 GBP per share. No other derivative or option transactions were reported in connection with their Rotork holdings. Additionally, Vanguard reported no indemnity arrangements or agreements related to these securities.

This disclosure is part of Vanguard's transparency obligations and reflects their significant investment interest in Rotork plc, a leading company in the engineering sector.