Vanguard Group Updates Position in Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in the securities of Direct Line Insurance Group plc, pursuant to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of April 1, 2025, Vanguard holds 70,548,062 ordinary shares, representing 5.38% of the relevant securities.

This disclosure also includes dealings with Aviva plc. Vanguard detailed recent purchases, acquiring 50,525 shares at 2.81 GBP and an additional 1,356 shares at 2.82 GBP per share. No derivative transactions or agreements relating to voting rights or future acquisitions are reported.

The disclosure confirms there are no indemnity or option arrangements in place and no supplemental forms are attached. This update is part of the regular reporting process for parties with significant holdings in U.K. listed companies.