Aviva PLC has acquired additional voting rights in DFS Furniture PLC, a UK-based furniture company. The acquisition took place on September 18, 2023, and Aviva PLC notified DFS Furniture PLC on September 19, 2023. Aviva PLC now holds a total of 8.17% of the voting rights in DFS Furniture PLC.
The breakdown of Aviva PLC's voting rights in DFS Furniture PLC is as follows: 3.79% of the voting rights are direct voting rights, and 4.38% are indirect voting rights. The indirect voting rights are held through various controlled undertakings, including Aviva Group Holdings Limited, Aviva Investors Holdings Limited, and Aviva Investors Global Services Limited.
The notification states that the change in voting rights is a result of a 4% to 3% change at the direct interest level. No information is provided regarding proxy voting.
The completion of the notification took place on September 19, 2023, at DFS Furniture PLC's place of completion.