Shareholder update - September 2025

Chair's update

George Culmer, Aviva Chair

Dear Shareholder,

I’m delighted to report on another period of exciting progress for our business.

Since our last update, we published our interim results for 2025. As you can read below, they once again paint a picture of outstanding performance right across the company, as well as consistent delivery for you, our shareholders. We’ve also been moving quickly to integrate the newly acquired Direct Line Group and are confident that the combined business will contribute significantly to Aviva’s future growth. 

This update also covers some recent examples of our work supporting communities across the UK, with investment in a major regeneration project in Norwich and a new partnership in Scotland to restore nature, as well as bringing economic benefits too.

Thank you for your continued interest in and support for Aviva.

George Culmer - Chair

Financial updates

2025 interim results

Amanda Blanc, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:

“Aviva’s performance in the first half of 2025 was outstanding, growing operating profit by 22% and extending our track record of delivery. Another set of high-quality results, combined with excellent strategic progress, are further evidence of how we are pushing Aviva forward. This excellent performance allows us to achieve even more for our customers and our shareholders, and today we are increasing the interim dividend to 13.1 pence per share.

“Over the past five years we’ve transformed the performance and prospects of Aviva. Today we are the UK’s leading diversified insurer, with a strong track record of delivery, and an unwavering commitment to our customers. We are very well positioned to accelerate growth in the capital-light areas of wealth, health and general insurance, and deliver more and more for our shareholders.”

Our results

2025 interim dividend

On 14 August 2025, Aviva announced an interim dividend of 13.1 pence per share (2024: 11.9 pence).

We remain committed to delivering for our shareholders. Our dividend guidance for mid-single digit growth in the cash cost of the dividend, and our intentions for further regular and sustainable returns of capital, remain unchanged.

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Business updates

£350m landmark deal to turbo charge growth in Norwich

Aviva Capital Partners (ACP), Aviva’s in-house capital unit that invests in urban regeneration, housing and infrastructure across the UK, and Norwich City Council (NCC) have agreed a landmark investment partnership for a £350m redevelopment just outside Norwich city centre.

The partnership will take on the redevelopment of the 11 acre site of a 1960s former shopping centre, Anglia Square, delivering 1,100 new homes, with a mixture of affordable homes and homes to buy. A £34m grant from Homes England has kick-started the redevelopment by enabling NCC to purchase the site in December 2024 with demolition and remediation to commence imminently.

Find out more - £350m landmark deal to turbo charge growth in Norwich
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Environment and Community updates

Revitalising the Highlands: A ground breaking partnership for nature and community

We’re proud to share news of a major new partnership with the Woodland Trust Scotland and the Assynt Foundation to restore a vast Highland estate - an area the size of Glasgow - through a 30-year ecological regeneration programme.

This initiative will create up to 2,500 acres of new native woodland and restore ancient forests, including remnants of Scotland’s rare temperate rainforest. It will also improve peatlands and river habitats, helping to build a more resilient landscape and support biodiversity.

Our funding will enable the Woodland Trust to register carbon credits from the new woodland, generating income for the local community - expected to reach £2-£2.5 million over time. This is a model that combines community landownership, nature restoration, and long-term economic benefit.

While sustainability is a core part of our strategy, this project also reflects Aviva’s commitment to building long-term value and resilience - supporting the UK’s climate-readiness and strengthening the communities we serve.

Shareholder warning

Update on Share Fraud

We have had an increasing number of reports from shareholders that have received cold calls from overseas-based brokers offering to buy shares for more than they are worth, based on a supposed takeover bid for Aviva. The calls often claim to be from either Acquisition Corporation, Blue Water or EA Acquisitions. We have also received reports from shareholders regarding calls claiming to be from Aviva.

If the shareholder agrees to the sale, they will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement and post a bond for thousands of pounds. We are aware that at least one shareholder has been persuaded to send a bond for over three thousand pounds and then discovered that it was a scam.

What you should do -

If you receive any unsolicited investment advice:

  • Make sure you get the correct name of the person and organisation and make a record of any other information they give you, e.g. telephone number, address etc.
  • Report a scam or unauthorised firm at www.fca.org.uk/scamsmart
  • Inform our Registrar, Computershare who will record the details, pass them on to us, and liaise with the FCA.
  • If the calls persist, never provide any personal information, simply hang up and then block the number. These calls have not been arranged by either Aviva or our Registrar, Computershare, and are likely to be part of a scam.

Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

How to spot a scam

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