Caledonia Mining Corporation reports BlackRock, Inc. crossed a voting rights notification threshold on June 27, 2025.
Quiver AI Summary
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc announced that it received a notification from BlackRock, Inc. indicating that on June 27, 2025, BlackRock crossed a threshold requiring disclosure under AIM rules. The notification, received on June 30, detailed that BlackRock's holdings in Caledonia increased to a total of 5.37% of voting rights, which includes 5.12% from direct shareholdings and 0.25% from financial instruments. This change marked an increase from a previous holding of 5.07%. BlackRock's notification highlights its investment positions and compliance with regulatory requirements regarding significant changes in shareholdings.
Potential Positives
- BlackRock, Inc. has increased its stake in Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc to 5.37%, indicating investor confidence in the company.
- The notification of a major holding by BlackRock may attract additional attention from institutional investors, potentially enhancing Caledonia's market presence.
- Caledonia's transparency in disclosing shareholder changes aligns with best practices in corporate governance, which can positively influence investor trust.
Potential Negatives
- Caledonia Mining's significant shareholders, particularly BlackRock, have increased their stake to 5.37%, indicating potential shifts in investor confidence and governance dynamics, which may raise concerns among existing shareholders.
- The notification of a change in voting rights shows a shift in shareholding structure, which could lead to instability or uncertainty regarding management decisions and company direction.
- The timing of the notification and the crossing of the relevant threshold raise questions about transparency and communication with shareholders, potentially impacting trust in the company’s governance practices.
FAQ
What was the recent announcement from Caledonia Mining Corporation?
Caledonia Mining Corporation announced that BlackRock, Inc. crossed a notification threshold for major holdings as of June 27, 2025.
Who notified Caledonia Mining Corporation about the change in holdings?
The notification was made by BlackRock, Inc. regarding its voting rights and holdings in Caledonia Mining Corporation.
What percentage of voting rights does BlackRock now hold?
BlackRock currently holds 5.37% of the total voting rights in Caledonia Mining Corporation.
When was Caledonia Mining notified of the change?
Caledonia Mining was notified on June 30, 2025, about the change that occurred on June 27, 2025.
Who can be contacted for inquiries about this announcement?
Inquiries can be directed to Mark Learmonth or Camilla Horsfall at Caledonia Mining Corporation via the provided contact numbers.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
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Full Release
ST HELIER, Jersey, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or "the Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL) announces that it received notification on June 30, 2025 from BlackRock, Inc. that on June 27, 2025 it had crossed a threshold for notification of a relevant change (as defined by the AIM Rules for Companies).
A copy of the notification is below.
Enquiries:
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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc
Mark Learmonth Camilla Horsfall |
Tel: +44 1534 679 800 Tel: +44 7817 841 793 |
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Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nomad and Joint Broker)
Adrian Hadden Pearl Kellie |
Tel: +44 207 397 1965 Tel: +44 131 220 9775 |
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Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker)
Scott Mathieson/ Ailsa MacMaster |
Tel: +44 20 3100 2000 |
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Camarco, Financial PR (UK)
Gordon Poole Elfie Kent |
Tel: +44 20 3757 4980 |
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3PPB (Financial PR, North America)
Patrick Chidley Paul Durham |
Tel: +1 917 991 7701 Tel: +1 203 940 2538 |
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Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe)
Debra Tatenda |
Tel: +263 77802131 |
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IH Securities (Private) Limited (VFEX Sponsor - Zimbabwe)
Lloyd Mlotshwa |
Tel: +263 (242) 745 119/33/39 |
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
| NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible) i | |||||||||
| 1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached ii : | CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION PLC | ||||||||
| 1b. Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer (please mark with an “X” if appropriate) | |||||||||
| Non-UK issuer | X | ||||||||
| 2. Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an “X”) | |||||||||
| An acquisition or disposal of voting rights | X | ||||||||
| An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments | |||||||||
| An event changing the breakdown of voting rights | |||||||||
| Other (please specify) iii : | |||||||||
| 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation iv | |||||||||
| Name | BlackRock, Inc. | ||||||||
| City and country of registered office (if applicable) | Wilmington, DE, USA | ||||||||
| 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) v | |||||||||
| Name | |||||||||
| City and country of registered office (if applicable) | |||||||||
| 5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached vi : | 27/06/2025 | ||||||||
| 6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY): | 30/06/2025 | ||||||||
| 7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation | |||||||||
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8. A) |
% of voting rights through financial instruments
(total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) |
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer (8.A + 8.B) vii | ||||||
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 5.12 | % | 0.25 | % | 5.37 | % | 1,037,847 | ||
|
Position of previous notification (if
applicable) |
4.82 | % | 0.25 | % | 5.07 | % | |||
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8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached viii |
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| A: Voting rights attached to shares | ||||||||||
|
Class/type of
shares ISIN code (if possible) |
Number of voting rights ix | % of voting rights | ||||||||
|
Direct
(DTR5.1) |
Indirect
(DTR5.2.1) |
Direct
(DTR5.1) |
Indirect
(DTR5.2.1) |
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| JE00BF0XVB15 | 988,657 | 5.12 | % | |||||||
| SUBTOTAL 8. A | 988,657 | 5.12 | % | |||||||
| B 1: Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a) | ||||||||||
| Type of financial instrument |
Expiration
date x |
Exercise/
Conversion Period xi |
Number of voting rights
that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted. |
% of voting rights | ||||||
| SUBTOTAL 8. B 1 | ||||||||||
| B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (b) | ||||||||||
| Type of financial instrument |
Expiration
date x |
Exercise/
Conversion Period x i |
Physical or
cash Settlement xii |
Number of
voting rights |
% of voting rights | |||||
| CFD | N/A | N/A | Cash | 49,190 | 0.25 | % | ||||
| SUBTOTAL 8.B.2 | 49,190 | 0.25 | % | |||||||
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9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
(please mark the
applicable box with an “X”) |
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| Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer xiii | ||||
|
Full
chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity (please add additional rows as necessary) xiv |
X | |||
| Name xv | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | |
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| Trident Merger, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Investment Management, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | ||||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | ||||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | ||||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | ||||
| BlackRock Group Limited | ||||
| BlackRock Finance Europe Limited | ||||
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Fund Advisors | 3.120% | 0.00% | 3.120% | |
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Advisors, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock, Inc. | ||||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | ||||
| Trident Merger, LLC | ||||
| BlackRock Investment Management, LLC | ||||
| Amethyst Intermediate, LLC | ||||
| Aperio Holdings, LLC | ||||
| Aperio Group, LLC | ||||
| 10. In case of proxy voting, please identify: | ||||
| Name of the proxy holder | ||||
| The number and % of voting rights held | ||||
| The date until which the voting rights will be held | ||||
| 11. Additional information xvi | ||||
|
BlackRock Regulatory Threshold Reporting Team Jana Blumenstein 020 7743 3650 |
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| Place of completion | 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K. |
| Date of completion | 30 June 2025 |
