BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Laureate Education, Inc. to 13.4%

On April 7, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 5) disclosing an increased ownership stake in Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 19,165,245 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 13.4% of the company. This marks a significant increase from the previous 0.0% position reported in the provided metadata, indicating a substantial new accumulation or consolidation of holdings. The filing specifies that BlackRock holds sole voting power over 18,970,451 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 19,165,245 shares. Notably, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is identified as having an interest in the common stock exceeding five percent of the total outstanding shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. BlackRock, Inc. operates as a parent holding company for various reporting business units and subsidiaries involved in this investment.