BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed a 3.01% interest in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited as of 19 April 2024. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that BlackRock, Inc. owns and/or controls 36,490,459 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. Additionally, the disclosure indicates that BlackRock, Inc. holds cash-settled derivatives amounting to 0.04% of the total relevant securities.

The disclosure also includes details of dealings by BlackRock, Inc., such as the purchase of 50,754 ordinary securities at a price of GBP 0.9190 per unit through cash-settled derivative transactions. Furthermore, the disclosure states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives between BlackRock, Inc. and any other party.

This disclosure provides transparency regarding BlackRock, Inc.'s significant interest in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited and its recent dealings with the company's securities. It offers valuable information for investors and market participants to consider when assessing the current state of ownership and trading activities related to Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited.