BlackRock reported that it sold common shares of Cogna Educação (COGN3) and, as of October 28, 2026, held 103,185,920 common shares, equivalent to approximately 4.999% of the total common shares issued by the company. The asset manager acts on behalf of some of its clients as an investment manager.
In addition to the shares, BlackRock holds 5,976,434 cash-settled derivative financial instruments referenced to Cogna common shares. They represent approximately 0.290% of the total common shares issued by the company.
BlackRock stated that the purpose of its holdings is strictly investment, with no intention of changing Cogna's shareholder control or management structure. The asset manager also said that it does not hold debentures (debt securities) convertible into shares of the company and that it has not entered into contracts or agreements governing the exercise of voting rights or the purchase and sale of Cogna securities.
Cogna released the notice on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. BlackRock is headquartered in New York, in the United States.
