Vanguard's Position in Alphawave and Qualcomm Disclosed

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its stake in Alphawave IP Group plc, revealing interests representing 1.42% in 1p ordinary shares. With 11,091,731 securities owned or controlled, Vanguard's position meets the threshold for disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, effective as of August 13, 2025, also includes dealings involving Qualcomm Incorporated.

The disclosure outlines a recent purchase of 1,812 shares at a price of 1.76 GBP per share. No other financial instruments, such as cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, were noted. Additionally, there are no indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, or understandings with any parties to the offer.

No Supplemental Form 8 is attached, indicating that Vanguard has no open stock-settled derivative positions related to this disclosure.