Sampo plc Receives Disclosure from BlackRock, Inc. Following HPS Acquisition

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Sampo plc, a leading Finnish financial services group, has received a disclosure from BlackRock, Inc. under the Securities Market Act in relation to the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners. The disclosure indicates a significant stake in Sampo's share capital, with BlackRock, Inc. and its entities holding a combined 7.00% of the total number of shares and 6.98% of the total voting rights. This disclosure highlights the significant presence of institutional investors in Sampo's shareholder base.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sampo plc received a disclosure from BlackRock, Inc. under the Securities Market Act following the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners.
  • The disclosure indicates that BlackRock, Inc. and its entities hold a combined 7.00% of the total number of shares and 6.98% of the total voting rights in Sampo plc.
  • Sampo's share capital comprises 2,691,238,860 shares, with 2,690,238,860 being A shares and 1,000,000 being B shares.
  • Each A share entitles its holder to one vote, while each B share entitles its holder to five votes.
  • This results in a total of 2,695,238,860 votes in Sampo plc.
  • The disclosure was made under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act, indicating that BlackRock, Inc. has crossed a significant ownership threshold in Sampo plc.
  • The total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to the notification are not disclosed.

Statistics:

  • 7.00%: The combined holding of BlackRock, Inc. and its entities in Sampo plc's total number of shares.
  • 6.98%: The combined holding of BlackRock, Inc. and its entities in Sampo plc's total voting rights.
  • 2,691,238,860: The total number of shares in Sampo plc's share capital.
  • 2,690,238,860: The number of A shares in Sampo plc's share capital.
  • 1,000,000: The number of B shares in Sampo plc's share capital.
  • 2,695,238,860: The total number of votes in Sampo plc.

Sources:

  • Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 3 July 2025 at 9:35 am EEST Sampo plc: Disclosure Under Chapter 9 Section 10 of the Securities Market Act (BlackRock, Inc.)
  • NASDAQ Helsinki, NASDAQ Stockholm, NASDAQ Copenhagen, and London stock exchange
  • FIN-FSA