The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Direct Line Insurance Group

On May 20, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. publicly disclosed its ownership in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, adhering to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The declaration highlights Vanguard's holding of 71,351,615 ordinary shares, translating to a 5.44% stake. The disclosure reflects the position as of May 19, 2025.

Vanguard's form also included additional disclosures relating to Aviva plc in connection with relevant securities of the offeror/offeree. Recent transactions involved the purchase of 159,390 ordinary shares at a unit price of 2.93 GBP. No further agreements or derivative-related understandings were reported as part of this disclosure.

For further inquiries, Shawn Acker can be contacted at 001-610-669-6713. No supplemental form detailing open positions was attached to this disclosure.