State Street Corporation (BKH) discloses 3.82M Black Hills shares on 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation, through various investment advisory subsidiaries, reports beneficial ownership of 3,821,310 shares of Black Hills Corp. common stock on a Schedule 13G. This position represents 5% of the class of Black Hills Corp. common stock identified by CUSIP 092113109.

State Street reports no sole voting or dispositive power over the shares. It has shared voting power over 3,632,279 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,819,510 shares, reflecting its role as an institutional investment manager. Several State Street Global Advisors entities are identified as the relevant investment adviser subsidiaries.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 3,821,310 shares Percent of class: 5 % Shared voting power: 3,632,279 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 3,821,310 shares Black Hills Corp. common stock reported as beneficially owned by State Street Corporation

Percent of class 5 % Portion of Black Hills Corp. common stock class held beneficially by State Street

Shared voting power 3,632,279 shares Shares of Black Hills Corp. over which State Street has shared voting power

Shared dispositive power 3,819,510 shares Shares of Black Hills Corp. over which State Street has shared dispositive power

Sole voting power 0 shares Black Hills Corp. shares with sole voting power held by State Street

Sole dispositive power 0 shares Black Hills Corp. shares with sole dispositive power held by State Street

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 3821310.00"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared voting power financial

"Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,632,279"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,819,510"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

parent holding company regulatory

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule"

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FAQ

What percentage of Black Hills Corp (BKH) shares does State Street Corporation report owning?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5% of the class of Black Hills Corp. common stock, representing a significant institutional holding in the company’s outstanding common shares.

How many Black Hills Corp (BKH) shares are beneficially owned by State Street Corporation?

State Street Corporation reports 3,821,310 shares beneficially owned of Black Hills Corp. common stock, according to the Schedule 13G institutional ownership disclosure filed for CUSIP 092113109.

Does State Street Corporation have sole or shared voting power over its BKH shares?

State Street reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 3,632,279 shares with shared voting power in Black Hills Corp., indicating voting authority is exercised on a shared basis across related entities.

What dispositive power does State Street Corporation report over Black Hills Corp (BKH) shares?

State Street Corporation reports no sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over 3,819,510 shares of Black Hills Corp. common stock, reflecting its investment management role for client accounts.

Which State Street entities are associated with the BKH stake reported on the Schedule 13G?

The filing lists SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and multiple State Street Global Advisors entities in Europe, Singapore, Australia, and other jurisdictions as the investment adviser subsidiaries linked to the Black Hills Corp. position.

What class of securities in Black Hills Corp (BKH) is covered by State Street’s Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G covers Black Hills Corp. common stock, identified as the relevant class of securities with CUSIP 092113109, for which State Street reports a 5% beneficial ownership stake.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BLACK HILLS CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

092113109

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 092113109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,632,279.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,819,510.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,821,310.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BLACK HILLS CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 625 9TH STREET PO BOX 1400, RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57701
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 092113109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3821310.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,632,279
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,819,510
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	08/07/2026