On October 5, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. reported that, acting as investment manager for some of its clients, it has reached a material shareholding in B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3SA3). The asset manager has, in aggregate, reached 508,448,714 common shares of B3, which corresponds to approximately 10.075% of the total common shares issued by the company, including 504,009,710 common shares and 1,479,668 ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), representing 4,439,004 common shares.
In addition to the shares, BlackRock reported a position of 10,532,255 cash-settled derivative financial instruments referenced to B3 common shares, representing approximately 0.209% of the total common shares outstanding. According to the notice, the purpose of this stake is strictly investment, with no intention of changing B3’s shareholding control or management structure.
BlackRock also stated that it has not entered into any contracts or agreements governing the exercise of voting rights or the purchase and sale of securities issued by B3.
