The Vanguard Group Discloses Stake in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure under the Takeover Code regarding its interest in Aviva plc. The disclosure, dated April 29, 2025, states Vanguard’s ownership of 137,989,907 shares, representing a 5.15% stake in Aviva. This public disclosure aligns with Rule 8.3 due to their holding exceeding 1% of Aviva's relevant securities.

The form also indicates interactions with Direct Line Insurance Group plc concerning the offer. On April 28, the Vanguard Group executed several transactions, acquiring 71,937 shares of Aviva, with prices ranging from 5.47 to 5.50 GBP per share. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions were reported, nor any agreements to purchase or sell other securities.

Furthermore, there are no known indemnity agreements or understandings regarding options or derivatives related to this disclosure. The contact for this filing is Shawn Acker.