Vanguard Group's Investment in Direct Line Insurance Group

On June 24, 2025, The Vanguard Group, Inc. disclosed its substantial position in Direct Line Insurance Group plc through a regulatory filing. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, which pertains to individuals holding 1% or more of relevant securities.

The filing, dated June 23, 2025, reveals that Vanguard holds 71,776,111 ordinary shares, representing a 5.47% stake in Direct Line. Additionally, Vanguard noted disclosure regarding its positions in Aviva plc as part of this filing.

A recent transaction involved the purchase of 5,112 ordinary shares at a price of 3.07 GBP per unit. No open derivative positions or agreements influencing voting rights or future share transactions were reported by Vanguard.