BlackRock increases stake in Shaftesbury Capital, crossing key threshold

BlackRock, Inc. has notified Shaftesbury Capital PLC of a major holding change, with its total voting rights in the company reaching 6.57% as of October 3, 2025. This new position comprises 5.61% of voting rights attached to shares and 0.96% through financial instruments. The previous notification showed a total of 6.56%, indicating a slight increase in overall exposure.

The voting rights attached to shares amount to 109,684,801, representing 5.61% of direct voting rights. Financial instruments contribute an additional 0.96% of voting rights. Specifically, 0.54% (10,715,706 voting rights) is held via Securities Lending, and 0.42% (8,333,460 voting rights) through CFDs with cash settlement.

The total number of voting rights held in Shaftesbury Capital PLC by BlackRock, Inc. now stands at 128,733,967. This notification was completed on October 6, 2025, from London.