BLK · News · 20261106N

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-11-06 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

BlackRock-managed funds backed Influence Media Partners in acquiring Anthem Entertainment's music catalog. The acquisition added a portfolio of recorded music and publishing assets to BlackRock-managed funds’ alternative holdings. The report did not disclose the transaction value or a specific allocation by fund.

Key facts

• Humana announced a new joint venture with BlackRock. source
• BlackRock-backed funds supported Influence Media Partners' acquisition of Anthem Entertainment's music catalog, adding recorded music and publishing assets to BlackRock's alternative holdings. source
• BlackRock's iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) acquired approximately $39.2 million of Strive Inc.'s SATS preferred stock as of November 4, 2026. source
• On November 2, 2026, BlackRock reduced its voting rights attached to ChemoMetec A/S shares to 14.95%, below the 15% threshold, and increased voting rights attached to financial instruments to 0.13%; its aggregate position remained 15.08%. source
• As of November 3, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. held 7.12% of voting rights in RWE AG, comprising 6.64% attached to shares and 0.49% through instruments. source
• BlackRock, Inc. increased its voting rights attached to financial instruments in ChemoMetec A/S to 0.13%, while its aggregate position remained 15.08%. source