The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Empiric Student Property plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position regarding Empiric Student Property plc as outlined in Form 8.3. As of August 26, 2025, Vanguard holds a 1.90% interest in Empiric's ordinary 1p securities, totaling 12,592,496 shares. The disclosure, published on August 27, 2025, is submitted under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates transparency when holding interests representing 1% or more in relevant securities.

In addition to Empiric Student Property, the disclosure also pertains to Unite Group plc. The document reveals a recent transaction involving the sale of 9,051 ordinary shares at 0.93 GBP per unit. Notably, there are no cash-settled derivative transactions or other financial dealings disclosed beyond standard share transactions.