Vanguard Group Discloses Position in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its interests in International Distribution Services plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of April 1, 2025, Vanguard owns and controls 34,736,117 shares, equivalent to 3.62% of the company's 1p ordinary shares. This disclosure is part of the public opening position according to the regulations, which require entities holding more than 1% of a company's shares to report their holdings.

In addition to the reported holdings, Vanguard made a recent purchase of 37,327 shares at a price of 3.63 GBP per unit. No other dealings, such as derivatives or options, were disclosed in this filing. The company has also noted the absence of any indemnity or option arrangements, or any agreements concerning voting rights or future acquisitions, indicating a straightforward holding strategy.