The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure concerning its interests in Aviva plc, aligning with Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code. The disclosure indicates Vanguard's position as owning and controlling 134,472,361 ordinary shares, equating to a 5.02% stake in Aviva plc. Alongside Aviva, Vanguard made a similar disclosure for Direct Line Insurance Group plc.

The disclosure further notes recent transactions with Aviva securities. Vanguard purchased 463,278 ordinary shares at 4.57 GBP each and sold 116,418 shares at prices ranging from 4.56 to 4.57 GBP per share. Vanguard confirms that there are no indemnity arrangements or agreements concerning Aviva's relevant securities.

This disclosure comes amid ongoing dealings, with Vanguard refraining from attaching any Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) for additional derivative positions.