Norges Bank, based in Oslo, Norway, has notified Direct Line Insurance Group PLC of an acquisition or disposal of voting rights. As of February 28, 2024, Norges Bank holds 2.939660% of voting rights attached to shares, representing 38,550,394 voting rights in the issuer. This is a decrease from the previous position of 3.985420% of voting rights. The notification also includes details of financial instruments and confirms that Norges Bank is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking holding an interest in the issuer.
The notification provides transparency regarding Norges Bank's holdings in Direct Line Insurance Group PLC and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. This information is crucial for investors and stakeholders to understand the distribution of voting rights within the company and the changes in major holdings. It also offers insight into the influence and control exerted by significant shareholders, contributing to the transparency and integrity of the financial market.