The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosing its positions in the relevant securities of International Distribution Services plc. This disclosure, mandated by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, outlines Vanguard's interests and short positions representing 1% or more.

The disclosure reports Vanguard's ownership of 36,000,845 ordinary shares, equivalent to 3.76%, with no short positions or derivatives involved. This information is based on the position held as of 22 August 2024.

Vanguard's recent dealings also include the purchase of 7,851 ordinary shares at a price of 3.40 GBP per unit. No details were provided on cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives beyond this transaction.

No indemnity, option arrangements, or any agreements or understandings relating to the relevant securities were reported. The disclosure remains straightforward with no additional Supplemental Form 8 attached.