Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in British Land Company

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure revealing its position in British Land Company plc. As per the Term 8.3 of the Takeover Code, this disclosure is necessary for entities holding interests representing 1% or more of relevant securities. On February 19, 2026, Vanguard held 5.44% in British Land, equating to 54,394,206 of the 25p ordinary shares.

Additionally, the disclosure mentions Vanguard's involvement with Life Science REIT plc. Recent transactions include purchasing 3,321 shares at 4.13 GBP and 17,076 shares at 4.14 GBP each. No other significant derivatives or securities agreements are mentioned, and the firm confirmed the absence of inducement or voting agreements.