BlackRock Group has disclosed a position in Anglo American plc, representing 9.80% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes details of the interests and short positions held by BlackRock, Inc. as of 01 May 2024. The disclosure also mentions dealings in the relevant securities, including purchases and sales of ordinary shares, as well as cash-settled derivative transactions.

BlackRock, Inc. disclosed that it owns 129,295,614 relevant securities of Anglo American plc, representing 9.66% of the total, along with 1,801,974 cash-settled derivatives, amounting to 0.13%. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of purchases and sales of ordinary shares, as well as cash-settled derivative transactions, including the number of securities and the price per unit.

The disclosure also confirms 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. The disclosure was made on 02 May 2024 and includes a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) as an attachment.

This disclosure provides insight into BlackRock Group's significant position in Anglo American plc and its recent dealings in the relevant securities, offering transparency to the market and stakeholders.