The Vanguard Group Discloses 5.04% Stake in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has publicly disclosed its opening position in Aviva plc, reporting a holding of 135,019,990 shares, representing 5.04% of the company's ordinary shares. The disclosure follows Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, which mandates declarations from entities with significant interests in relevant securities.

As of January 15, 2025, Vanguard also confirmed dealing activities involving the purchase of 82,385 ordinary shares of Aviva at a unit price of 4.82 GBP. The disclosure aligns with ongoing interests in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, highlighting Vanguard's broader engagement in the financial sector.

No declared dealings involve derivatives, indemnity agreements, or other incentivized arrangements. Vanguard has not attached a Supplemental Form 8, indicating the absence of open derivative positions.