Vanguard Funds plc Annual Report 2022

This document presents the annual report for Vanguard Funds plc for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. It includes the audited financial statements and provides comprehensive information regarding the company's operations and performance.

The report details the Directors' responsibilities, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Irish law and accounting practices. It outlines the company's capital structure, powers of the directors, and governance practices, adhering to the Corporate Governance Code for Collective Investment Schemes.

Key sections cover financial reporting processes, risk assessment, and control activities. The document also addresses specific disclosures such as remuneration, deferred capital gains tax, and the implications of Brexit and COVID-19 on the funds.

Investors can find detailed information on fund performance, tracking error, and synthetic ongoing charges figures. The report also includes data on securities lending and connected persons transactions.

Further details on corporate governance can be found at: Irish Funds Corporate Governance Code.