The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Position in Rotork plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has submitted a Form 8.3, revealing its substantial investment in Rotork plc, a British engineering company. As of July 24, 2026, Vanguard holds a 5.43% interest in Rotork, amounting to 44,384,566 ordinary shares, each valued at 0.5 pence. The disclosure is in line with Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, which mandates transparency for entities holding 1% or more in relevant securities.

This filing also reveals a recent transaction where Vanguard sold 4,131 Rotork shares at a unit price of 4.86 GBP. The document makes clear there are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives currently associated with this security. Vanguard reports no additional agreements or understandings regarding Rotork securities.

The disclosure includes contact details for further inquiries, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance. The Takeover Panel's Market Surveillance Unit remains available to ensure adherence to the Code.