BlackRock, Inc. Increases Ownership in iShares Europe ETF to 27.9%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, disclosing an increase in its ownership of iShares Europe ETF to 27.9%. The filing, dated October 17, 2025, reveals that BlackRock now beneficially owns 9,336,129 shares of the ETF, representing a significant increase from its previous holdings. The shares are held solely by BlackRock, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing also notes that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, with no intent to influence the control of the issuer. This amendment is the fifth such filing by BlackRock regarding its ownership in iShares Europe ETF.