Vanguard Group Discloses Holdings in Aviva and Direct Line

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosing its interest in relevant securities of Aviva plc. The form reports an interest of 135,984,425 ordinary shares, representing 5.08% of the class. The disclosure, dated March 14, 2025, indicates the group's dealings in Aviva securities around that date.

Vanguard also reports dealings in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, noting its interests in additional parties related to Aviva's securities. The report outlines purchase and sale activities, including a purchase of 64,276 shares at 5.50 GBP and a sale of 28,963 shares at 5.45 GBP per unit.

No indemnities, options, or derivatives are reported, and no Supplemental Form 8 is attached. The disclosure underscores Vanguard's significant influence in Aviva and its active management of securities in the context of a possible offer.