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 14,788,521 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The disclosure also includes details of a purchase of 64,560 ordinary shares at a price of 1.01 GBP per unit.

The disclosure does not include any cash-settled derivative transactions or stock-settled derivative transactions. Additionally, there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives disclosed in relation to this stake.

The disclosure was made on 29 May 2024 and is in compliance with the Code's disclosure requirements. The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made this public disclosure under Rule 8 of the Code, and it has been transmitted by EQS Group. The issuer, The Vanguard Group, Inc., is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

This disclosure provides insight into The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s stake in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited and its recent purchase of ordinary shares in the company. It offers transparency regarding the ownership and control of relevant securities, in accordance with regulatory requirements.