The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in International Distribution Services

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its stake in International Distribution Services plc in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of December 20, 2024, Vanguard holds 36,380,137 relevant securities, representing 3.80% ownership. This statement confirms their significant interest in the company.

Recently, the company executed transactions involving 1p ordinary shares. These include the purchase of 263,113 shares and the sale of 206,196 shares, both at the price of 3.62 GBP per share. The disclosure rules necessitate transparency in these dealings and interest holdings due to their percent of total shares exceeding 1%.

No indemnity arrangements, nor agreements relating to options or derivatives concerning voting rights or future securities transactions were declared. This disclosure serves to maintain market transparency as per the regulatory framework.