Man Group PLC's Disclosure on Aviva plc

On December 5, 2024, Man Group PLC disclosed its positions concerning Aviva plc in accordance with the Takeover Code's Rule 8.3.

Key Information

Discloser:	Man Group PLC
Related Company:	Aviva plc
Date of Disclosure:	December 4, 2024
Other Relevant Parties:	Yes, Direct Line Insurance Group plc

Positions of Man Group PLC

Man Group PLC holds interests and short positions in the following relevant securities:

Class of Security:	32 17/19p Ordinary
Own Interests:	12,194,587 (0.46%)
Cash-settled Derivatives:	11,463,362 (0.43%)
Stock-settled Derivatives:	4,913,000 (0.18%)
Total:	23,657,949 (0.88%)

These positions cover all interests and other short positions, ensuring compliance with disclosure regulations.

Recent Dealings

Man Group PLC executed several transactions involving Aviva plc's relevant securities. These include:

Class of Security:	Purchase/Sale	Quantity	Price/Unit
32 17/19p Ordinary	Purchase	600	4.804 GBP

Furthermore, a series of cash-settled derivative transactions were conducted, indicating strategic adjustments in their positions, including increasing and reducing long positions through equity swaps.

Open Positions

Supplemental details reveal that Man Group PLC has significant open stock-settled derivative positions involving options with defined exercise conditions. These derivatives relate to contracts for putting options, thereby allowing strategic leverage over the investments in Aviva plc.

Disclosure Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with the regulations set forth in the Takeover Code's Rule 8, highlighting the necessity of transparency within the financial markets.

The information is publicly available and is intended to inform stakeholders and market participants about the interests held by Man Group PLC in Aviva plc.

Disclosure, Securities, Investment