SCHEDULE: BlackRock Discloses 9.1% Stake in Hamilton Lane
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
BlackRock, Inc. has reported a 9.1% beneficial ownership stake in Hamilton Lane Inc.'s Class A Stock, totaling 3,980,037 shares.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. beneficially owns 3,980,037 shares of Hamilton Lane Inc. Class A Stock.
- This ownership represents 9.1% of the total Class A Stock outstanding.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 3,870,200 shares.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole dispositive power over 3,980,037 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Hamilton Lane Inc.
- BlackRock Fund Advisors, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., beneficially owns 5% or greater of the outstanding shares of the security class.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure (Schedule 13G Amendment No. 9) by BlackRock, Inc., indicating a passive investment stake. It contains no positive or negative operational or financial news for the issuer, Hamilton Lane Inc., and is purely informational regarding ownership structure.
Positives
- Increased institutional ownership by a major asset manager like BlackRock can signal confidence in the issuer's long-term prospects.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Hamilton Lane Inc.'s performance were provided in this beneficial ownership filing.
Management Comments
- "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."
Industry Context
This filing reflects a routine disclosure by a large institutional asset manager, BlackRock, Inc., regarding its passive investment stake in Hamilton Lane Inc., a global private markets investment firm. Such disclosures are common for major investment firms that manage significant assets on behalf of clients.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders of Hamilton Lane Inc. will note the continued significant institutional ownership by BlackRock, Inc., which can be viewed as a vote of confidence in the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 04/30/2023 | Date of previous Power of Attorney, which was revoked. |
| 01/21/2025 | Date BlackRock, Inc. executed the current Power of Attorney. |
| 09/30/2025 | Date of event which required the filing of this statement. |
| 10/17/2025 | Date of filing and signature by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
Hamilton Lane Inc., BlackRock Inc., Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Class A Stock, Institutional Investor, Asset Management
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