The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Spectris plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a public disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, detailing its position in the securities of Spectris plc. As of July 11, 2025, Vanguard holds 5,463,959 ordinary shares of Spectris plc, representing a 5.50% interest in the company.

This disclosure indicates a significant stake, worthy of attention given it exceeds the 1% threshold that mandates reporting. The document specifies that no other parties are involved in this disclosure aside from Spectris plc.

Vanguard recently purchased an additional 1,175 ordinary shares at a price of 39.85 GBP each. There are no current derivative positions or other securities agreements disclosed. The firm has not entered into any indemnity or option arrangements regarding Spectris plc's securities.