The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Disclosure on Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a public disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code concerning its position in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The key information was released on May 27, 2024, detailing Vanguard's interests in Hipgnosis's securities.

As of May 24, 2024, The Vanguard Group holds 14,723,961 ordinary shares in Hipgnosis, representing 1.22% of the company's total securities. This disclosure addresses the specific positions and any dealings carried out by Vanguard in relation to Hipgnosis. Noteworthy transactions include the purchase of 28,273 ordinary shares at a price of 1.02 GBP per share.

No cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives, nor any agreements involving new securities, are reported in this disclosure. Additionally, there are no indemnities or other dealing arrangements relating to Hipgnosis's securities. The disclosure signifies Vanguard’s compliance with transparency regulations in financial dealings.