BlackRock, Inc. Reports 9.1% Ownership in TechnipFMC PLC

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a 9.1% ownership stake in TechnipFMC PLC. The filing indicates that BlackRock beneficially owns 37,448,047 shares of TechnipFMC's common stock, with sole voting power over 34,731,082 shares and sole dispositive power over all 37,448,047 shares. The filing also notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the shares, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b) and includes certifications that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer.