The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Disclosure on Unite Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a key disclosure concerning its interest in The Unite Group plc. As per Form 8.3 of the Takeover Code, Vanguard reports holding 4.51% of the relevant securities of Unite Group, totaling 22,090,468 ordinary shares at 25p each. This disclosure follows the transaction activities documented on 1 July 2025.

Vanguard disclosed recent share purchases of Unite Group, amounting to 1,882 and 8,240 shares at £8.51 and £8.52 per unit, respectively. Additionally, it clarified that there are no agreements, insider arrangements, or open derivative positions influencing these disclosures or affecting the voting rights related to the securities.

This announcement also includes a disclosure on Empiric Student Property plc, affirming there are no indemnity or option-related agreements concerning the securities in question.