The Vanguard Group Discloses Significant Stake in Aviva and Direct Line

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has released a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its position in Aviva plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc. According to the document, Vanguard holds a significant interest in Aviva, consisting of 139,654,359 ordinary shares, representing 5.21% of the company's issued share capital. This disclosure is made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, identifying persons with interests exceeding 1% in relevant securities.

On June 4, 2025, Vanguard purchased an additional 60,721 ordinary shares of Aviva at 6.10 GBP per unit. This move indicates the group's ongoing interest in Aviva's securities. No other derivative agreements or inducements have been disclosed. The revealing party, Shawn Acker, has been noted for contact concerning this disclosure.