Vanguard Group's Stake in Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Direct Line Insurance Group plc. The disclosure, dated 15 May 2025, reveals that Vanguard holds a 5.42% stake, equivalent to 71,118,996 ordinary shares. The data is part of a Form 8.3 submission under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which pertains to individuals owning a significant interest in the securities of Direct Line Insurance.

The form details a recent transaction on 14 May 2025, where Vanguard acquired an additional 80,670 shares at 2.87 GBP per share. Furthermore, Vanguard is also disclosing its interest in Aviva plc as part of the same form.

No agreements or arrangements were reported regarding any options or derivatives concerning Direct Line Insurance securities. Vanguard has confirmed that no supplemental Form 8, detailing open positions, is attached with this disclosure.