Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Stake in Spirent Communications

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has submitted Form 8.3, revealing its interests in the securities of Spirent Communications plc. This disclosure is pursuant to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The form indicates that Vanguard holds a 5.21% stake, amounting to 30,134,553 shares of Spirent's 3 1/3p ordinary securities as of October 9, 2024. No dealings in derivatives or additional agreements were reported in relation to these securities.

The form also highlights that Vanguard recently purchased an additional 78,585 ordinary shares at a unit price of 1.76 GBP. No indemnity or option arrangements related to Spirent shares were disclosed. Vanguard also confirmed that there are no agreements concerning voting rights or future acquisitions connected to derivatives. The disclosure was finalized on October 10, 2024.