The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Aviva and Direct Line

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its positions in the securities of Aviva plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc as required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of March 10, 2025, Vanguard controls 135,806,315 shares of Aviva, representing a 5.07% stake in the company. Additionally, Vanguard reported recent purchases of Aviva shares, including 38,840 shares at £5.34 each and 579 shares at £5.35 each.

No new agreements or indemnity arrangements related to the securities were disclosed. Furthermore, no agreements for voting rights or future acquisitions regarding options or derivatives were reported. The disclosure indicates that there are no open stock-settled derivatives or other dealings requiring supplementary forms at this time.