Vanguard Group's Disclosure on Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its interests in Direct Line Insurance Group plc. This disclosure is made in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the UK's Takeover Code, which mandates the public disclosure of positions for those with interests in 1% or more of a company's relevant securities.

As of January 28, 2025, Vanguard holds 71,524,269 shares, representing 5.45% of Direct Line's ordinary shares. The document specifies no involvement in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives.

Additionally, Vanguard disclosed dealings involving the sale of 48,030 ordinary shares at 2.65 GBP each. No supplemental form on open derivative positions has been attached to this disclosure, and it confirms there are no indemnity or other option agreements in place.