BlackRock, Inc. Amends Schedule 13G/A for Avantor, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G/A for Avantor, Inc., reporting a decrease in its beneficial ownership. As of September 30, 2025, BlackRock owns 59,049,575 shares of Avantor's common stock, representing 8.7% of the total outstanding shares. This marks a decrease of 12,855,571 shares from its previous filing, reflecting a 17.88% reduction in its holdings. The filing indicates that BlackRock's ownership is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of Avantor. The amendment also includes certifications confirming that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.