Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) has notified Experian plc of a change in its major holdings. MFS now holds 4.99% of the voting rights attached to shares, representing 45,823,205 voting rights of Experian plc. The notification was made on 22nd May 2024, with the threshold being crossed on 21st May 2024. MFS invests in securities of the issuer on behalf of its various mutual funds and institutional account clients and qualifies under exemption DTR 5.1.5R(1) as a U.S. Registered Investment Manager.
The notification provides detailed information about the breakdown of voting rights and financial instruments held by MFS. It also outlines the chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity.
This notification is in accordance with the standard form for notification of major holdings and is an important update for stakeholders and investors of Experian plc.