The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 document, revealing its investment position in Aviva plc, a British multinational insurance company. As per the disclosure dated January 7, 2025, Vanguard holds significant interests, representing over 1% of Aviva's relevant securities. Specifically, Vanguard controls 134,815,083 shares, constituting 5.03% of Aviva's ordinary shares.

The disclosure, in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, also includes details about Vanguard's involvement with Direct Line Insurance Group plc. Notably, the company engaged in recent trading activities; it purchased 4,070 shares at £4.86 each and sold 16,324 shares at £4.83 each.

No derivative transactions or agreements regarding future acquisitions or voting rights were reported. Furthermore, no Supplemental Form 8 is attached to this disclosure. The next significant update will likely follow strategic assessments or market developments concerning Aviva and Direct Line.