• Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has acquired voting rights in Mondi plc, a leading packaging and paper company based in the UK.
• The acquisition of voting rights by Norges Bank amounts to 2.997220% of the total voting rights attached to shares in Mondi plc.
• The announcement suggests that Norges Bank does not control any natural person or legal entity that holds an interest in Mondi plc, nor does it control any other undertakings associated with the company.

In a recent announcement, Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has disclosed its acquisition of voting rights in Mondi plc, a leading international packaging and paper company based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition took place on May 9, 2023, and was officially notified to Mondi plc on May 10, 2023.

Norges Bank, headquartered in Oslo, holds significant influence as a major financial institution. The acquisition of voting rights is considered a noteworthy development in the relationship between Norges Bank and Mondi plc, and it may have implications for the future direction of the company.

According to the notification, the total position of Norges Bank in Mondi plc amounts to 2.997220% of the voting rights attached to shares. This includes both the voting rights attached to shares directly held by Norges Bank and the voting rights held through financial instruments.

The details provided in the notification suggest that Norges Bank does not control any natural person or legal entity that holds an interest in Mondi plc, nor does it exert control over any other undertakings associated with the company.

The previous notification, if applicable, showed that Norges Bank’s position was slightly higher, at 3.031970% of the total voting rights, indicating a marginal decrease in its influence over Mondi plc since the last notification.

Additional information regarding the financial instruments held by Norges Bank, such as their expiration dates, exercise or conversion periods, and the number of voting rights associated with them, was not provided in the announcement.

Mondi plc, with its extensive operations in packaging and paper products, serves a global customer base. The company is known for its innovative solutions and sustainable practices. The acquisition of voting rights by Norges Bank could potentially impact the strategic decisions made by Mondi plc in the future.

The announcement did not specify any proxy voting details, such as the name of the proxy holder or the number and percentage of voting rights held by the proxy holder.

This acquisition by Norges Bank marks a significant development in the shareholder landscape of Mondi plc. The transaction signals a potential shift in the company’s ownership structure and raises questions about the future plans and strategies of both Norges Bank and Mondi plc.

Mondi plc has not provided any additional information at this time, and it remains to be seen how this acquisition of voting rights will influence the company’s operations and future decision-making processes.