BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in MarketWise, Inc. to 4.97%

On April 27, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a 4.97% ownership stake in MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW). The filing indicates that BlackRock beneficially owns 121,841 shares of Class A Stock as of the event date of March 31, 2026. This represents an increase from a previously reported 0.0% position, though the filing also includes a checkbox indicating that the reporting person now owns 5% or less of the class of securities. BlackRock maintains sole dispositive power over all 121,841 shares and sole voting power over 119,418 shares. The filing was submitted as an amendment (Amendment No. 1) and clarifies that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are identified as having the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of these shares, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common shares.