BlackRock, Inc. Reports 8.2% Ownership in AeroVironment Inc

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment, reporting an 8.2% ownership in AeroVironment Inc. The filing indicates that BlackRock beneficially owns 4,103,057 shares of AeroVironment's common stock, with sole voting power over 4,019,158 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,103,057 shares. The filing also notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the shares, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The amendment was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., and reflects the securities beneficially owned by certain business units of BlackRock and its subsidiaries.