BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in ASTERA LABS INC to 5.02%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing an increase in its ownership of ASTERA LABS INC's common stock to 5.02%. The filing, dated October 17, 2025, reveals that BlackRock now holds 8,352,673 shares, up from 7,124,417 shares previously, representing a 17.24% increase in shares and a 112.06% increase in value. The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. BlackRock, Inc. is a well-known investment management corporation based in New York, NY. The filing also includes certifications that the shares were not acquired to influence control and were not part of any transaction with that purpose.