Vanguard's Position in Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in Direct Line Insurance Group plc as part of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure reveals that Vanguard holds a 5.38% interest in Direct Line, totaling 70,601,469 ordinary shares as of April 17, 2025. This filing also includes interactions with other companies, specifically Aviva plc.

In recent dealings, Vanguard acquired 9,832 ordinary shares at a price of 2.74 GBP per share and sold 828 shares at the same rate. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions, nor any agreements concerning derivatives or options have been reported. Additionally, the disclosure confirms that no indemnity or option arrangements are linked to these dealings.

The disclosure aims to provide transparency and uphold the regulatory requirements under the Takeover Code. No supplemental forms on open positions were attached to the original disclosure document.