The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Interests in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its significant interest in Aviva plc as part of Form 8.3, under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of May 22, 2025, Vanguard holds 5.20% interest in Aviva. The disclosure includes 139,229,890 of Aviva's 32 17/19p ordinary shares. Additionally, this disclosure mentions the Direct Line Insurance Group plc, indicating Vanguard's engagement with more than one entity related to the offer.

Vanguard also reported recent transactions involving Aviva's ordinary shares. Notably, purchases were made for amounts of 8,591 shares at 6.10 GBP per unit and 14,672 shares at 6.11 GBP per unit. No new options or derivatives arrangements were indicated in the report, and no supplemental Form 8 on open positions accompanies this disclosure.