The Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed a significant interest in Direct Line Insurance Group plc. This disclosure, filed on 5 May 2025, follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. Vanguard holds 70,712,153 shares, representing 5.39% of Direct Line's ordinary shares. The disclosure date corresponds to the position on 2 May 2025.

In addition to Direct Line, Vanguard also makes disclosures concerning Aviva plc. This form indicates a recent purchase of 1,033 ordinary shares of Direct Line at a price of 2.86 GBP per share. The disclosure provides no evidence of additional agreements or arrangements related to these securities.

No indemnity or option agreements have been reported, and there are no attached supplemental forms detailing open stock-settled derivative positions.