The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Stake in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure, revealing its position in Beazley plc. On July 23, 2026, Vanguard held 30,011,503 ordinary shares, equating to a 4.99% stake in Beazley. This disclosure is made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which requires entities holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities to declare their positions.

Additionally, Vanguard reported recent transactions in Beazley securities. These included purchasing 5,628 shares at 12.87 GBP per unit and 315 shares at 12.88 GBP per unit, while selling 2,143 shares at 12.87 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were disclosed, and no supplemental form detailing open positions was attached.

The disclosure did not report any indemnities, options, or agreements impacting Beazley's securities. No arrangements were made concerning voting rights under options or derivatives.