BNP Paribas SA has disclosed its ownership and control of 1.82% of the relevant securities of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, indicates that BNP Paribas SA holds 21,957,370 ordinary shares and has a short position of -6,235,157 shares. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a purchase of 1,117 securities at a price of 1.0080 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also states that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements in place, and no supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached. The disclosure was made on 17th May 2024, and contact information for the Compliance Control Room at BNP Paribas SA is provided for further inquiries.

This disclosure provides transparency about BNP Paribas SA's significant interest in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited and its recent dealings with the company's securities, in accordance with regulatory requirements.