On September 30, 2024, BlackRock, Inc., a Delaware-based investment management corporation, filed a Schedule 13G with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosing a 5.6% ownership stake in Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in spaceflight. The filing indicates that BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 1,605,747 shares of Virgin Galactic's common stock. This disclosure is a regulatory requirement indicating a passive investment exceeding 5% of a company's shares. The filing does not suggest an intention to influence or change the control of Virgin Galactic. BlackRock's investment in Virgin Galactic reflects the asset manager's confidence in the spaceflight company's prospects. The Schedule 13G filing is a routine disclosure for investors holding significant stakes in public companies.

On September 30, 2024, BlackRock, Inc., a Delaware-based investment management corporation, filed a Schedule 13G with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosing a 5.6% ownership stake in Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in spaceflight. The filing indicates that BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 1,605,747 shares of Virgin Galactic's common stock. This disclosure is a regulatory requirement indicating a passive investment exceeding 5% of a company's shares. The filing does not suggest an intention to influence or change the control of Virgin Galactic. BlackRock's investment in Virgin Galactic reflects the asset manager's confidence in the spaceflight company's prospects. The Schedule 13G filing is a routine disclosure for investors holding significant stakes in public companies.