Vanguard Group's Disclosure on Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its positions in Direct Line Insurance Group plc under Form 8.3. This form is a requirement under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for persons with significant interests in relevant securities. The disclosure was made on May 8, 2025, reflecting the position held as of May 7, 2025.

Vanguard holds 70,807,917 ordinary shares of Direct Line, representing a 5.40% interest. Recent dealings include the purchase of 27,062 shares at an average price of around 2.90 GBP per share. No cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives are reported currently.

Besides Direct Line, Vanguard also indicated disclosures concerning Aviva plc. No indemnity or specific options agreements exist related to these dealings, and no supplemental Form 8 is attached. This strategic move highlights Vanguard's continued interest in the UK insurance sector.