The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosing its interests in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, as per the rules of the Takeover Code. This document, dated March 21, 2025, at 14:44 GMT, reveals a stake of 5.36% in the company, comprising 70,315,153 ordinary shares.

The disclosure covers relevant securities owned and managed by Vanguard and mentions another involved party, Aviva plc. It stipulates that no additional agreements or understandings, including derivative-related voting rights or acquisitions, are in place.

While minor trading occurred, with 5,776 shares purchased and 30,264 sold at 2.82 GBP each, there are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives detailed in this disclosure. There are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements reported by Vanguard in connection to this disclosure.