Vanguard Group Discloses Position in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in International Distribution Services plc as of July 25, 2024. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals Vanguard's interest in the company’s securities.

Vanguard owns and controls 35,405,568 ordinary shares of 1p each, representing 3.69% of the total shares in circulation. This disclosure is significant given that it surpasses the 1% threshold for relevant securities under the Code.

In addition to shareholding, Vanguard has purchased 22,530 ordinary shares recently at a unit price of 3.44 GBP. No other categories of securities, derivatives, or other dealings have been indicated in the disclosure.

No indemnity or other dealing arrangements, nor agreements involving options or derivatives, were reported. The form confirms that there are no supplemental forms attached, and no further disclosures were made within this context.