State Street boosts stake in Bellevue Gold

State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries have increased their substantial holding in Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL), with their voting power rising from 7.42% to 8.52%. The change, which occurred on August 29, 2025, reflects an increase in total votes from 109,615,450 to 125,942,375 ordinary shares. The previous notice was given on July 29, 2025.

The relevant interest for State Street Bank and Trust Company primarily involves lending and borrowing securities, as well as acting as investment manager or trustee for various entities. Notable current holdings include 10,259,117 ordinary shares for AWARE SUPER PTY LTD AS TRUSTEE OF THE AWARE SUPER, 21,500,212 ordinary shares for VANECK ETF FUNDS, and 52,338,240 ordinary shares managed by STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED.

Changes in relevant interests included numerous daily transactions such as "Lend - for stock lend" and "Borrow - for stock borrows" by State Street Bank and Trust Company, alongside transfers in and out by State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited and SSGA Funds Management, Inc. These transactions indicate active management of the investment portfolio leading to the increased stake.