Newton Investment Management Limited has disclosed a 1.74% stake in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of 23 July 2024, Newton Investment Management Limited owned and/or controlled 21,089,752 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. Additionally, the disclosure revealed that Newton Investment Management Limited had purchased 7,063 ordinary shares at a price of GBP 1.01 per unit.

The disclosure did not include any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form was attached to the disclosure. The contact person for the disclosure is Kevin Lockhart, with a provided telephone number for further inquiries.

This disclosure provides insight into the ownership and dealing activities of Newton Investment Management Limited in relation to Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, offering transparency to the market and interested parties.