Vanguard Group Discloses Interests in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its positions in International Distribution Services plc, per Form 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The declaration was filed on July 31, 2024, stating positions as of July 30, 2024.

Vanguard holds 35,566,231 ordinary shares, representing 3.71% of the total shares in International Distribution Services plc. The disclosure did not indicate any engagement with cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, nor agreements of purchase/sale derivatives.

The filing also recorded a purchase of 155,588 ordinary shares at a price of 3.45 GBP per share. No additional cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were involved.

Vanguard clarified there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements related to the disclosed securities. Additionally, no agreements exist concerning voting rights or acquisition/disposal under any derivative references.