Vanguard Group Discloses Interests in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This document reveals that Vanguard holds a 3.76% interest in International Distribution Services plc, representing 35,985,324 securities. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives are reported in this disclosure.

The disclosure filings show recent trades involving ordinary shares priced at 3.66 GBP per unit. Vanguard purchased 14,274 securities and sold 17,276 securities. No new securities or significant derivative transactions were reported.

There are no indemnities, options, or agreements that could influence dealings with these securities. Vanguard affirmed no agreements on voting rights or future transactions exist. The contact for this disclosure is Shawn Acker.