Disclosure by The Vanguard Group on Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has issued a disclosure regarding its position on securities within Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of 11 March 2025, Vanguard holds 70,362,385 ordinary shares, representing a 5.37% interest in Direct Line.

The disclosure also highlights dealings in these securities, with a recent purchase of 20,216 shares at 2.75 GBP each and a sale of 87,696 shares at 2.74 GBP each. The report emphasizes the transparency required in security and derivative position reporting, yet notes the absence of any inducements or arrangements related to these holdings.

No supplemental forms or additional information have been attached to this disclosure, which defines The Vanguard Group's current invested and trading interests in Direct Line Insurance.