The Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in Hargreaves Lansdown

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released its Form 8.3, revealing its stake in Hargreaves Lansdown plc. As of October 10, 2024, Vanguard holds 18,699,990 ordinary shares, representing 3.94% of Hargreaves Lansdown's relevant securities. This disclosure is in line with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates public declarations by entities holding 1% or more of a company's securities.

Vanguard also reported recent activity in Hargreaves Lansdown shares, specifically a purchase of 170 ordinary shares at 10.85 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were disclosed, nor were there any new agreements or arrangements involving the securities. Furthermore, no Supplemental Form 8 regarding open positions is attached, indicating no additional positions to report at this time.