Vanguard Group Discloses Interest in Direct Line Insurance

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has revealed its position in Direct Line Insurance Group plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure shows that Vanguard holds an interest of 5.45% in the company's ordinary shares, equivalent to 71,480,831 shares. This comes as part of their public opening position disclosure, dated 2nd December 2024.

Additionally, the document notes that Vanguard is also making disclosures related to another entity, Aviva plc. During the reported period, Vanguard sold 23,158 ordinary shares of Direct Line at a price of 2.32 GBP per unit. No dealings involving cash-settled derivatives or stock-settled derivatives are recorded.

The disclosure confirms there are no existing indemnity, agreements, or arrangements that might influence dealing intentions concerning the disclosed securities. No supplemental forms for open positions are attached to the filing.