BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) discloses 5.2% ownership in Equinox Gold (EQX)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of common stock of Equinox Gold Corp. as a passive institutional holder. BlackRock and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates collectively beneficially own 40,889,068 shares, representing 5.2% of Equinox Gold’s common stock.
BlackRock has sole voting power over 38,943,042 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 40,889,068 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. Various underlying clients have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, but no single client holds more than five percent of Equinox Gold’s outstanding common shares.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 40,889,068 shares
Percent of class: 5.2%
Sole voting power: 38,943,042 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
40,889,068 shares
Common stock of Equinox Gold beneficially owned by BlackRock and certain affiliates
Percent of class
5.2%
Portion of Equinox Gold common shares beneficially owned by BlackRock
Sole voting power
38,943,042 shares
Shares of Equinox Gold over which BlackRock has sole power to vote
Shared voting power
0 shares
Shares of Equinox Gold over which BlackRock has shared power to vote
Sole dispositive power
40,889,068 shares
Shares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Shared dispositive power
0 shares
Shares over which BlackRock has shared dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, parent holding company, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially owned financial
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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.
Sole Voting Power financial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 38,943,042.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Power financial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 40,889,068.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
parent holding company financial
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
Schedule 13G regulatory
"a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
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.
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FAQ
What percentage of Equinox Gold (EQX) is owned by BlackRock?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 5.2% of Equinox Gold’s common stock. This percentage reflects shares held by designated BlackRock subsidiaries and affiliates as of the reporting date.
How much voting power does BlackRock have in Equinox Gold (EQX)?
BlackRock has sole voting power over 38,943,042 Equinox Gold shares and reports 0 shares with shared voting power. This means voting decisions on these shares are controlled solely by BlackRock’s reporting business units.
Do any BlackRock clients individually hold over 5% of Equinox Gold (EQX)?
No single BlackRock client holds more than 5% of Equinox Gold’s outstanding common shares. Various persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but each individual interest remains below the five-percent threshold.
Is BlackRock’s Equinox Gold (EQX) position held on behalf of other investors?
Yes. The disclosed 40,889,068 shares are held by certain BlackRock business units on behalf of underlying investors. These investors may receive dividends or sale proceeds, while BlackRock reports beneficial ownership and control rights.