Vanguard Group Discloses Substantial Interest in International Distribution Services plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a significant disclosure regarding its holdings in International Distribution Services plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated 9th July 2024, informs the public and the market about Vanguard's position in the relevant securities.

As of 8th July 2024, Vanguard holds 34,827,070 ordinary shares of International Distribution Services plc, which represents 3.63% of the company's total issued share capital. The Vanguard Group's interest comprises only relevant securities owned directly with no positions in cash or stock-settled derivatives.

The disclosure also includes details of a purchase transaction made by Vanguard, where they acquired 25,524 ordinary shares at a price of 3.28 GBP per unit. There are no disclosed positions in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives related to these holdings.

No indemnity or other dealing arrangements were disclosed, and there are no agreements or understandings related to the voting rights or future acquisitions of any related securities. No attachments were added to the disclosure.