Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, following Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This relates to persons with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more. Vanguard holds 71,038,326 ordinary shares in Direct Line Insurance, representing 5.42% of the company's securities. The disclosure date is 14 May 2025.

Additionally, Vanguard has made disclosures regarding Aviva plc. No further agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to options or derivatives have been noted. Transactions on 13 May 2025 involved a purchase of 2,940 ordinary shares at 2.89 GBP per share. The form does not include a supplemental section on open positions.