BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. to 8.4%

On April 28, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G (Amendment No. 12) regarding its holdings in Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB). The filing indicates that as of March 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 453,026,569 shares of the issuer's Preferred Stock, representing an 8.4% ownership stake. This position reflects an increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership level mentioned in the supplementary data. Of the total shares held, BlackRock reports sole voting power over 432,748,247 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 453,026,569 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are listed as members of the reporting group. The filing confirms that no single person's interest in the common stock exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares.