The Vanguard Group Reports on Aviva plc Securities

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position involving securities of Aviva plc in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The firm revealed a 5.19% interest, equivalent to 139,030,249 ordinary shares. No short positions were reported. The disclosure date was May 16, 2025, based on positions held as of May 15, 2025.

In the period leading to the disclosure, Vanguard executed three purchases of Aviva's 32 17/19p ordinary shares. The transactions included 28,561 shares at 5.72 GBP, 8,013 shares at 5.86 GBP, and 16,859 shares at 5.87 GBP per unit. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions or agreements were reported.

Vanguard confirmed no existing indemnity arrangements, options or derivative agreements involving Aviva securities. The group also declared additional disclosures in relation to Direct Line Insurance Group plc.