Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its position in the securities of the Direct Line Insurance Group plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure reveals Vanguard's significant interest, owning 70,571,869 shares, equivalent to 5.38% of the company's ordinary shares. This declaration stems from an opening position held on 7 April 2025.

Additional information indicates Vanguard also made disclosures regarding Aviva plc in this context. There were transactions reported involving purchases and sales of Direct Line's ordinary shares at respective prices of 2.57 GBP and 2.58 GBP. Vanguard mentioned no other relevant agreements, options, or derivatives related to these securities.

As of the latest disclosure dated 8 April 2025, no Supplemental Form 8 regarding open positions is attached, indicating no further detailed breakdown of derivative positions is currently available.