The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Spirent Communications plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. revealed its significant stake in Spirent Communications plc, according to a recent Form 8.3 filing. Holding 5.03% of Spirent Communications with 29,123,131 shares, this position marks The Vanguard Group as a notable investor in the tech company. The disclosure, made public on April 5, 2024, follows the rules of the Takeover Code, indicating the relevance of these shares due to holdings that exceed 1% of the company’s total.

The report also details a purchase of 157,324 Spirent Communications shares at 1.99 GBP each, further bolstering Vanguard’s position. This transaction, executed on April 4, 2024, underscores The Vanguard Group’s growing interest and confidence in Spirent Communications. The document specifies there are no indemnity, option arrangements, or any agreements that may influence trading decisions regarding Spirent's shares, highlighting the transparency of The Vanguard Group’s investment moves.

Contact for this disclosure has been named as Shawn Acker, with a contact number provided for further inquiries. This announcement underscores the investment firm’s strategy and its stake in the communications sector, spotlighting Spirent Communications plc as a key holding within its portfolio.