Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure concerning its stake in Beazley plc. According to the filing, Vanguard holds 30,141,809 ordinary shares, representing a 5.03% stake in Beazley. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which pertains to interests in relevant securities of 1% or more.

The disclosure indicates that on February 9, 2026, Vanguard purchased additional shares, including 350 shares at 12.40 GBP per unit and 3,594 shares at 12.45 GBP. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions, agreements for new securities, or indemnity arrangements were reported.

This disclosure implies strategic interest or positioning by Vanguard in Beazley plc, but no clear future action related to the acquisition or disposal of Beazley's shares has been detailed. The filing emphasizes transparency with financial regulatory obligations.