The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Spectris plc

On October 29, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. revealed its significant position in Spectris plc securities, exceeding the 1% threshold that mandates public disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. Vanguard currently holds 5,534,735 shares, representing a 5.57% interest in Spectris plc.

The disclosed positions include both the outright ownership of securities and those governed by derivatives. Notably, Vanguard recently engaged in the purchase of additional Spectris shares, acquiring 760 shares at a price of 41.02 GBP per unit on October 28, 2025. No cash-settled derivative trades or stock-settled derivative transactions, such as options or agreements to purchase or sell, were disclosed as presently active beyond this holding.

Vanguard reported no existing indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements affecting the securities disclosed. Also, no supplemental Form 8 regarding open positions is attached to this disclosure.