The Vanguard Group, Inc. Reports Significant Position in Bodycote plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Bodycote plc under Form 8.3, following Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of October 19, 2026, Vanguard holds 9,302,203 ordinary shares, representing 5.47% of Bodycote's total shares. This substantial shareholding necessitates public disclosure due to its size, exceeding the 1% threshold set by the Code.

The disclosure reflects Vanguard's full control over these shares and recognizes no short positions or additional securities positions. A small transaction took place with the sale of 715 shares at 9.10 GBP each. No indemnities, options, or derivative-related agreements accompanied these investments, according to the report. Furthermore, no supplemental Form 8 disclosures were attached, affirming the straightforward nature of this holding.