BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Irish Residential Properties REIT

BlackRock, Inc. has surpassed a 4% holding in Irish Residential Properties REIT plc, according to a notification dated March 3, 2025. This increase includes a 3.48% stake held through voting rights attached to shares and an additional 0.65% via financial instruments. The collective holding positions BlackRock's total interests at 4.13%, indicating a notable rise from a previous total of 3.79%.

The change was initially observed on February 28, 2025, and involves voting rights associated with financial instruments including contracts for difference. The notification confirms the transaction as an acquisition of financial instruments, not altering the core voting rights structure.

BlackRock's stake is managed through a chain of controlled undertakings, commencing from BlackRock, Inc. and encompassing entities such as BlackRock Finance, Inc., and BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.