The Vanguard Group's Disclosure on Direct Line Insurance Stake

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its stake in Direct Line Insurance Group plc. According to Form 8.3, Vanguard holds 71,449,838 ordinary shares, representing a 5.45% interest in the company's relevant securities. The disclosure pertains to the ordinary shares of 10 10/11p class. The position was confirmed on February 6, 2025, with the public disclosure made on February 7, 2025.

In addition to Direct Line, the disclosure also concerns Aviva plc. Form 8.3 documents any dealings Vanguard has engaged in over the ordinary shares of Direct Line, including the purchase of 16,560 shares at a price of 2.68 GBP per unit. No other positions or derivative transactions were reported.

The disclosure confirms there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements related to these securities. No supplemental forms regarding open positions were attached to the filing. The contact for any queries is Shawn Acker, available at the provided telephone number.