BlackRock (NYSE: SSRM) files Amendment showing 8.8% stake in SSR Mining
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting 19,049,231 shares of SSR MINING INC. common stock, representing 8.8% of the class. The filing attributes these holdings to certain Reporting Business Units of BlackRock and shows sole voting power over 18,787,858 shares.
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Insights
BlackRock reports a sizable passive stake in SSR Mining.
BlackRock's Amendment No. 5 lists 19,049,231 shares (8.8%) held by Reporting Business Units, with sole voting power on 18,787,858 shares. The filing follows standard aggregation guidance under SEC Release No. 34-39538.
Holder-level decisions will determine any future trading; cash-flow treatment and disposition intentions are not stated in the excerpt.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 19,049,231 shares
Percent of class: 8.8%
Sole voting power: 18,787,858 shares
3 metrics
Shares beneficially owned
19,049,231 shares
Amount beneficially owned reported on Amendment No. 5
Percent of class
8.8%
Percent of outstanding common stock reported
Sole voting power
18,787,858 shares
Shares over which sole voting power is reported
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially owned financial
"securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"
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 dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19049231"
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.
FAQ
What stake does BlackRock hold in SSRM?
BlackRock reports 19,049,231 shares, or 8.8%. The filing attributes these holdings to certain Reporting Business Units and shows sole voting power over 18,787,858 shares, per Amendment No. 5 to the Schedule 13G/A.
What is meant by 'sole voting power' in this filing?
'Sole voting power' means exclusive voting authority. The schedule lists 18,787,858 shares for which BlackRock's Reporting Business Units have sole voting power to direct votes at shareholder meetings.
Who signed the amendment reporting BlackRock's holdings in SSRM?
The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director. The signature block indicates the filing date and includes Exhibit references for Power of Attorney and Item 7 subsidiary identification.