BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed its position in Anglo American plc, as of 8th May 2024, in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. BlackRock, Inc. owns and/or controls 128,718,018 ordinary shares of Anglo American plc, representing 9.62% of the total shares. Additionally, they hold cash-settled derivatives and have made purchases and sales of ordinary shares. The disclosed dealings include purchases of 86,760 ordinary shares and sales of 171,322 ordinary shares, among others.
Furthermore, BlackRock, Inc. has engaged in cash-settled derivative transactions, such as reducing long positions in ordinary shares through various transactions. They have also undertaken stock-settled derivative transactions, including the transfer of shares and American Depositary Receipts (ADR) related to Anglo American plc.
The disclosure also states that BlackRock, Inc. has no indemnity or other dealing arrangements related to relevant securities, and there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.
This disclosure provides insight into BlackRock, Inc.'s significant ownership and derivative positions in Anglo American plc, along with their recent dealings in the company's securities. It offers transparency regarding their holdings and transactions, as required by the regulatory framework.