The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Disclosure on Spirent Communications plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its opening position regarding Spirent Communications plc. This disclosure is made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The position, held as of September 11, 2024, shows Vanguard owning and/or controlling 30,836,481 of Spirent's ordinary shares, representing 5.33% of the company.

This opening position disclosure highlights Vanguard's significant interest in Spirent Communications. No positions in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives were declared. Additionally, no agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives exist, and no Supplemental Form 8 is attached.

The disclosure does not denote any involvement as an exempt fund manager connected with the offeror or offeree. Further details on any transactions, indemnity or other dealing arrangements were indicated as none.