Vanguard Discloses Position in International Distribution Services

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a disclosure under Form 8.3, presenting its stake in International Distribution Services plc. The form reveals that Vanguard holds 34,716,657 ordinary shares, totaling 3.62% of the company’s issued share capital.

The disclosure adheres to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, requiring transparency from parties holding interests in 1% or more of relevant securities. The report also details dealings made on 9 April 2025, with Vanguard purchasing 2,583 ordinary shares at 3.65 GBP per unit and selling 15,156 shares at the same price.

No additional cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were reported by Vanguard. The company also confirmed the absence of indemnity, option arrangements, or agreements related to the relevant securities.