BlackRock ups stake in Animalcare Group to over 8%

Published 06/12/2024, 16:14
BlackRock ups stake in Animalcare Group to over 8%

WILMINGTON, DE - Investment giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Inc. has increased its holdings in Animalcare Group PLC, surpassing the 5% threshold that necessitates a regulatory notification. This move, as reported on December 5, 2024, brings BlackRock's total voting rights in the veterinary pharmaceuticals company to 8.29%.

The notification, following the standard TR-1 format, was triggered by the acquisition of shares after a Secondary Public Offering (SPO) by Animalcare Group. As a result, BlackRock now directly holds 7.22% of the voting rights attached to shares, with an additional 1.07% obtained through financial instruments, specifically Contracts for Difference (CFDs). This totals 5,722,795 voting rights within the company.

BlackRock's acquisition positions it as a significant shareholder in Animalcare Group, with the investment firm's voting power in the company now standing at a substantial 8.29%. The detailed breakdown of the holdings was completed on December 6, 2024, at BlackRock's regulatory office in London.

The direct holdings are tied to shares identified by the ISIN code GB0032350695, while the financial instruments, which are cash-settled, provide BlackRock with the potential to acquire additional voting rights.

Animalcare Group, headquartered in the UK, operates in the animal health market, providing veterinary pharmaceuticals and related services. BlackRock's increased stake in the company reflects a strategic investment decision, though the specific intentions behind the acquisition have not been disclosed.

This notification is in compliance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules Chapter 5 (DTR5) of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The rules require a public disclosure when an entity's total voting rights in a company crosses certain percentage thresholds.

The information for this report is based on a press release statement issued by Animalcare Group PLC and provides a factual account of BlackRock's updated investment in the company.

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