The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed a 1.22% stake in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that The Vanguard Group, Inc. owns and/or controls 14,695,688 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a purchase of 36,351 ordinary shares at a price of 1.01 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also indicates that The Vanguard Group, Inc. has not entered into any indemnity or option arrangements, agreements, or understandings relating to relevant securities. Furthermore, no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The announcement, transmitted by EQS Group, emphasizes that the issuer, The Vanguard Group, Inc., is solely responsible for the content of the disclosure. The disclosure date is 24 May 2024, and contact information for the disclosure is provided as Shawn Acker, with a telephone number of 001-610-669-6713.

This disclosure provides valuable insight into The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s stake in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, offering transparency and clarity to the market regarding the ownership and dealings of relevant securities.