BlackRock, Inc. Reports 5.2% Ownership in Burford Capital Ltd

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a 5.2% ownership stake in Burford Capital Ltd. The filing indicates that BlackRock beneficially owns 11,343,552 shares of Burford Capital's common stock, with sole voting power over 10,966,464 shares and sole dispositive power over all 11,343,552 shares. The filing also notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or direct the sale of the shares, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The filing was made in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538, which allows for the disaggregation of securities ownership by different business units within BlackRock. The filing was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on behalf of BlackRock, Inc.