Globenewswire·2025-07-08 15:40Core Points - BlackRock, Inc. has notified Ageas that its shareholding has exceeded the legal threshold of 5%, currently standing at 7.78% as of July 1, 2025 [1] - The notification was due to the acquisition or disposal of control of an undertaking that holds a participating interest in Ageas [1] - Ageas is a Belgian international insurance group with a 200-year heritage, focusing on life and non-life insurance products, and operates primarily in Europe and Asia [4] Company Structure and Changes - Following the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, BlackRock's group structure has changed, with BlackRock, Inc. contributing its equity interests in BlackRock Finance, Inc. and Global Infrastructure Management, LLC to a wholly owned subsidiary, BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC [2] - The full chain of controlled undertakings through which BlackRock's holding is effectively held can be found on Ageas's investor website [1] Ageas Overview - Ageas operates successful insurance businesses in multiple countries including Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Türkiye, China, and several Southeast Asian nations, employing around 50,000 people [4] - The company reported annual inflows of EUR 18.5 billion in 2024, indicating a strong market presence [4]