The Vanguard Group, Inc. has disclosed a 1.36% 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 16,472,550 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of a purchase of 4,102 ordinary shares at a price of 1.01 GBP per unit.

The disclosure also indicates that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Furthermore, no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure.

The disclosure was made on 25 July 2024 and is in compliance with the Code's disclosure requirements. For further information, the Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.