SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Discloses 8.0% Passive Stake in Motorola Solutions Inc.
Schedule 13G Filing
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, confirming its beneficial ownership of 8.0% of Motorola Solutions Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 13,330,267 shares of Motorola Solutions Inc. common stock.
- This represents an 8.0% stake in the company's common stock.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 12,227,288 shares and sole dispositive power over 13,330,267 shares.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G, indicating ongoing reporting of a significant passive investment.
- BlackRock certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Motorola Solutions Inc.
- Various BlackRock subsidiaries, including BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd, are identified as entities through which the securities are held, with BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd beneficially owning 5% or greater of the outstanding shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would inherently convey positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.
Risks
- The filing explicitly states that the securities were not acquired or held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Motorola Solutions Inc., nor in connection with any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing reflects a standard disclosure by a major institutional asset manager, BlackRock, Inc., regarding its significant passive investment in a publicly traded company. Such large holdings by institutional investors are common and often signal confidence in the company's long-term prospects, although this specific filing is a routine update of an existing stake.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake, potentially reinforcing confidence in the company's stability and long-term investment appeal.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Date of previous Power of Attorney revoked by the new one. |
| 2025-01-21 | Effective date of the new Power of Attorney for BlackRock, Inc. signatories. |
| 2025-03-31 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date). |
| 2025-04-24 | Date of filing and signature by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
BlackRock, Motorola Solutions Inc., MSI, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, Passive Investment, SEC Filing, Equity Stake
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