BlackRock exceeds 5% of voting rights at Ubisoft

BlackRock Inc. recently reached a significant milestone in Ubisoft Entertainment. The asset manager, in a letter dated September 12, 2025, announced that it had exceeded 5% of the French video game company's voting rights on September 11, 2025. This milestone is specifically linked to the acquisition of Ubisoft shares, both on and off the market, and an increase in shares held as collateral.

BlackRock now holds 8,320,571 Ubisoft shares, representing 6.28% of the capital and 5.67% of the voting rights. These shares include various types of financial instruments, including ADRs and contracts for differences. This threshold crossing underscores BlackRock's interest in Ubisoft, indicating a growing desire to influence the company's management.