Newton Investment Management Limited has disclosed a 4.30% interest in Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of 18 April 2024, Newton Investment Management Limited owns and/or controls 51,954,293 ordinary shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, representing 4.30% of the total shares. The disclosure also confirmed that there were no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure did not include any supplemental form for open positions, and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives were reported. The disclosure was made by Newton Investment Management Limited and is in compliance with the regulatory requirements. The contact person for the disclosure is Andrew Weiser, with a provided telephone number for further inquiries.

This disclosure provides insight into the ownership and control of relevant securities of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited by Newton Investment Management Limited, in line with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code.