Vanguard's Disclosure on Aviva Plc Stakes

The Vanguard Group has disclosed its stake in Aviva plc as per Form 8.3 under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. This form mandates disclosure by any entity holding 1% or more of the relevant securities. As of April 11, 2025, Vanguard holds 137,345,508 shares in Aviva, representing 5.13% of the company’s ordinary shares.

Vanguard's declaration includes disclosures pertaining to Direct Line Insurance Group plc, in addition to Aviva. The company has made recent purchases in Aviva's ordinary shares with transaction details showing purchases of 121,487 shares at 4.98 GBP each and 5,712 shares at 5.07 GBP each.

No indemnities or arrangements regarding securities that could influence dealings were reported. The disclosure contains no supplementary agreements or understandings relating to options or derivative securities.