The Vanguard Group's Stake in Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed their holdings in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, owning 70,532,975 shares, equating to 5.38% of the company. This disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which mandates public opening position disclosures when interests exceed 1%.

The position relates to Direct Line Insurance Group plc, but also mentions Aviva plc. Recent transactions included the sale of 15,087 shares at GBP 2.85 each. Vanguard confirmed no agreements or inducements concerning options or derivatives related to Direct Line securities.

No supplementary forms detailing other engaged positions were attached. The date of these disclosures and transactions is noted as 2 April 2025. For more details, contact Shawn Acker at the provided number.