BlackRock's voting rights in BlueNord drop below 5%

BlackRock, Inc. has reported a change in its holdings in BlueNord ASA, with its total position in shares and voting rights falling below the 5% threshold as of September 17, 2025. The notification, filed with the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, indicates that BlackRock's combined direct and indirect holdings, including financial instruments, now stand below 5%.

The previous notification showed BlackRock's aggregate holding at 5.00% of BlueNord ASA's 26,498,640 total shares and voting rights. This recent decrease primarily stems from a reduction in direct shareholdings and holdings through financial instruments. The disclosure obligation was triggered by the total holding in shares and votes for BlackRock, Inc. going below 5%.

The filing includes a comprehensive chain of controlled undertakings through which BlackRock, Inc. indirectly holds interests in BlueNord ASA. The notification was completed in London on September 18, 2025.