Vanguard Discloses Position in Direct Line Insurance Group

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed its significant interest in Direct Line Insurance Group plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure, dated December 23, 2024, reports a position representing over 1% in relevant securities of the insurance firm.

As of December 20, 2024, Vanguard holds 71,967,188 ordinary shares, equating to 5.49% of the company's shares. This report also includes dealings related to Aviva plc, alongside Direct Line Insurance.

Recent activity includes the purchase of 356,495 ordinary shares at 2.43 GBP each and the sale of 200,148 shares at the same unit price. There are no stock-settled derivatives or options agreements announced in this disclosure.