The Vanguard Group Opens Position in Hargreaves Lansdown plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its latest position in Hargreaves Lansdown plc. The disclosure, made on August 15, 2024, reveals that Vanguard holds 18,640,024 ordinary shares, representing 3.93% of Hargreaves Lansdown's total share capital. This disclosure complies with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code.

During this period, Vanguard engaged in several transactions involving Hargreaves Lansdown’s 0.4p ordinary shares. These included the purchase of 24,886 shares at 10.98 GBP per share, an additional 3,543 shares at 10.99 GBP, and a sale of 3,543 shares at 10.99 GBP.

Vanguard has confirmed that no indemnity or other dealing arrangements exist, and that there are no agreements or understandings relating to the voting rights or future acquisitions/disposals of the relevant securities. No supplemental forms detailing further positions are attached to this disclosure.