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Aviva completes acquisition of Direct Line and assumes responsibility for bonds

Aviva has completed the acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group and has informed bondholders about the new terms. Aviva will assume primary liability for certain subordinated bonds issued by Direct Line, while other bonds will remain with Direct Line. The acquisition results in regulatory changes affecting capital requirements and the conversion features of certain bonds. » More on de.investing.com
Aviva receives court approval for acquisition of Direct Line

The High Court has approved the scheme of arrangement for Aviva's acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group. The UK competition authority has also cleared the takeover without conditions, and trading in Direct Line shares will be suspended. The transaction will be carried out as a cash and share offer and will take effect upon registration with the commercial register. » More on de.investing.com

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In 2025, Direct Line Insurance has already paid €0.0595 in dividends. The last payout was in May 2025.

Financials

In the last year, Direct Line Insurance had revenue of €5.47bn and net profit of €196.08m

(EUR)	2024	YoY
Revenue	5.47bn	28.73%
Gross profit	5.47bn	45.32%
Net profit	196.08m	23.61%
EBITDA	449.8m	5.92%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€4.04bn
Number of shares	1.3bn
52-week high/low	€3.72 - €1.86
Dividends	No
Beta	0.50
P/E ratio	34.35
PEG ratio	0.34
P/B ratio	1.60
P/S ratio	0.87

Company profile

Direct Line Insurance Group plc provides general insurance products and services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Motor, Home, Rescue and Other Personal Lines, and Commercial segments. It offers motor, home, rescue, travel, creditor, and pet insurance products, as well as insurance for mid-to-high-net worth customers; and commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides management, motor vehicle repair, insurance intermediary, support and operational, legal, and breakdown recovery services. It sells its insurance products directly through price comparison Websites and phone, as well as through partners and brokers under the Direct Line, Churchill, Green Flag, Direct Line for Business, DLG Partnerships, NIG, Privilege, DLG Legal Services, Darwin, and DLG Auto Services brands. The company was formerly known as RBS Insurance Group Limited and changed its name to Direct Line Insurance Group plc in February 2012. Direct Line Insurance Group plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bromley, the United Kingdom.

Name	Direct Line Insurance
CEO	Adam Charles Winslow
Headquarters	Bromley, United Kingdom
Website	directlinegroup.com
Sector	Financials
Industry	Insurance
IPO	11/10/2012
Employees	9,053