The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Schroders Plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its position concerning Schroders plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of March 11, 2026, Vanguard controls 40,704,522 ordinary shares of Schroders, amounting to a 2.53% stake. This disclosure is a standard requirement for entities with interests representing 1% or more in securities of an offeror or offeree during a potential takeover.

On March 12, 2026, Vanguard reported purchasing 10,598 Schroders shares at 5.87 GBP per unit. The announcement confirms no associated agreements or arrangements regarding stocks or options beyond disclosed positions. Such disclosures aim to maintain transparency during corporate takeover processes.

This notice did not involve agreements, inducements, or derivative-related understandings, emphasizing the straightforward nature of the transaction. Contact Shawn Acker for further details.