The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Position in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released Form 8.3 concerning its interests in Aviva plc, notable for owning over 1% of relevant securities. The declaration, dated 21 April 2025, details Vanguard's engagement in Aviva plc, as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The filing also mentions connections with Direct Line Insurance Group plc.

Vanguard holds 137,638,978 ordinary shares of Aviva, accounting for 5.14% of the company. Recent activities include purchasing 13,852 shares at 5.26 GBP and 9,841 shares at 5.27 GBP, alongside a sale of 1,286 shares at 5.26 GBP. No derivative-related agreements or inducements were noted.

The disclosure asserts no further agreements or understandings concerning options or derivatives exist, marking a transparent stance in their investment strategy.