(Reuters) - BlackRock is in early-stage talks to take a minority stake in hedge fund Millennium Management, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation. The talks are at an early stage and may not lead to a deal, the report said, adding that any equity stake is likely to be small.

BlackRock Inc is in early-stage talks with hedge fund Millennium Management about a strategic tie-up that could involve acquiring a minority stake in the hedge fund, two sources familiar with the matter said.

BlackRock Inc. BLK is negotiating with Millennium Management to acquire a minority stake in the hedge fund, according to people familiar with the matter. This was first reported by The Financial Times.