SCHEDULE: BlackRock Amends Disclosure, Maintains 13.9% Passive Stake in Artivion, Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 13.9% beneficial ownership stake in Artivion, Inc. as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 5,950,909 shares of Artivion, Inc. common stock.
- This represents 13.9% of Artivion, Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
- BlackRock holds sole voting power over 5,884,199 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,950,909 shares.
- The filing indicates a passive investment, stating the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for influencing control.
- iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, a BlackRock entity, holds more than 5% of Artivion, Inc.'s total outstanding common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing disclosing a passive ownership stake, providing neutral information without positive or negative operational or financial updates.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Artivion, Inc. are provided in this beneficial ownership disclosure.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine regulatory disclosure of a significant passive investment by a large asset manager in a publicly traded company. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive analysis specific to Artivion, Inc.'s sector.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant passive ownership stake by a major institutional investor like BlackRock, Inc. provides transparency and can be viewed as a signal of institutional confidence in Artivion, Inc.'s long-term prospects, although it does not imply active management involvement or strategic influence.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Previous Power of Attorney granted by BlackRock, Inc. was revoked. |
| 2025-01-21 | New Power of Attorney granted by BlackRock, Inc. became effective. |
| 2025-06-30 | Reporting period end date for the beneficial ownership stake in Artivion, Inc. |
| 2025-07-21 | Date the Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 4) was signed and filed by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
Artivion Inc, BlackRock Inc, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment, SEC Filing, Investment Management, Healthcare Sector
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