The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has filed Form 8.3, revealing its interests in the securities of Aviva plc. This disclosure is part of the Takeover Code requirements, specifically Rule 8.3. As of January 3, 2025, Vanguard holds 134,827,337 ordinary shares in Aviva, representing 5.04% of total shares.

In addition to Aviva, Vanguard also disclosed interests in Direct Line Insurance Group plc. The document outlines Vanguard's dealings, noting two purchases of Aviva shares: one of 17,670 shares at 4.74 GBP per share, and another of 48,137 shares at 4.75 GBP per share.

No indemnity, option arrangements, or derivatives agreements exist outside these transactions. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure, and the disclosure was made on January 6, 2025.