US Activist Hedge Fund Institutional SEC 13D 13G — October 14, 2026

Activist & Institutional Activity

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

17 high priority 29 medium priority 46 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 46 filings in this Activist & Institutional Activity stream are dominated by routine passive Schedule 13G/A amendments from First Trust-related reporting persons (roughly 20 of 46), which carry little market signal beyond confirming stable holdings in closed-end funds and ETFs.

The genuinely actionable developments are concentrated in a small cluster of event-driven and activist situations: Bumble's pending $6.05/share take-private backed by a written consent from holders of a voting majority, Saba Capital's continued campaigns at BlackRock TCP Capital and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (including a tender-offer tender of 8.24M shares at $15.92), GigCapital8/WISeSat's Quantisimo business combination (closing targeted Q1 2027 and conditional on at least $15M cash), and GoldenTree's accumulation of 25.4% of QVC Group. Position sizing and governance intent diverge sharply across the group: some holders (Pale Fire in Dole, GoldenTree in QVC, Franklin Street group in FSP) are accumulating, while Mubadala fully exited Evotec, Navigator's BW Group is steadily selling 100,000 shares per session, and New Fortress Energy's largest holder has fallen below 5% after its restructuring and 1-for-50 reverse split. Available filings do not contain period-over-period financial metrics, forward guidance, or insider-compensation data, so the synthesis relies on ownership changes, transaction prices, and disclosed intent rather than fundamental trend comparisons. Materiality is highest for the Bumble, MDA Space, QVC, Dole, and WISeSat situations, and these warrant priority monitoring.

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Filing types in this digest: Schedule 13G · Schedule 13D

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Investment Signals (12)

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    Take-private at $6.05 cash per Class A share under a merger agreement signed October 12, 2026; Blackstone and Whitney Wolfe Herd affiliates hold a voting majority and have already delivered written consent, so stockholder approval is effectively assured; Forward Transactions terminated October 13 with final price $3.5923 and 2,763,510 pledged shares released

  • QVC Group (GoldenTree) (BULLISH)
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    GoldenTree bought 1,687,779 shares for about $21.4M between Sept 24 and Oct 9, 2026 (largest buy 1,352,000 shares at $12.35 on Oct 9), lifting its stake to 12,679,754 shares or 25.4% of outstanding; accumulation at a discount-to-recent-levels price points to conviction in a deep-value or event thesis

  • Stake at 9,634,264 shares (about 10.2%) after buying 201,088 shares at $13.05 on Oct 9 and 5,700 at $13.28 on Oct 12, with a cumulative position cost of roughly $112M; continued open-market accretion by an activist-style 13D filer signals sustained conviction

  • Franklin Street Properties (Powell Anderson / PACP Acadia) (BULLISH)
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    Holding 7,067,763 shares (6.8%) and buying on most trading days from Aug 27 to Oct 14, 2026, including 1,161,741 shares on Sept 9 at about $0.39; average cost near $0.41 with prices trading in a $0.31-$0.48 range, the group is building a value-oriented position and may engage management

  • BlackRock TCP Capital (Saba) (BULLISH)
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    Saba holds 4,283,957 shares (5.11%) bought in the open market at $3.82-$4.10 with purchases on most sessions from Aug 14 to Oct 13, 2026, citing discount-to-NAV and openly reserving buybacks, tenders, liquidation, or board nominations

  • Saba tendered 8,242,167 shares into the issuer's tender offer at $15.92 on Oct 12 (after which holdings were reported at 1,961,367 to 1,974,536 shares), then sold 13,169 shares at $14.94 on Oct 14; partial monetization of a discount-to-NAV trade via the issuer tender with remaining stake held for further governance pressure

  • Czechoslovak Group's subsidiary took 15,356,219 shares (about 9.5%) via physical settlement of a share forward at an average CAD 42.69 on Oct 13, 2026 after Investment Canada Act approval on Oct 8; the filing reserves rights to propose capital allocation changes or a full or partial sale of the issuer, creating takeover optionality

  • Navigator Holdings (BW Group) (BEARISH)
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    BW Group sold 1,300,000 shares in 13 sessions of 100,000 shares each (Sept 23 to Oct 12, 2026) at weighted average prices rising from $22.94 to $24.41 while still holding 3,359,078 shares (5.46%); steady monetization at rising prices signals a disciplined exit that could pressure the stock if sales continue beyond the current 5% threshold

  • Mubadala's Ninety Fourth Investment Company sold its entire 11,481,502 ordinary shares plus its remaining ADS in a privately negotiated block on Oct 9, 2026, reducing beneficial ownership to zero and ending 5% holder status; the exit removes a large overhang through a single negotiated block, which is typically neutral to mildly positive for the stock once digested

  • New Fortress Energy (Edens) (BEARISH)
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    Lynn Edens and LME 2025 Family Holdings fell from above 5% to 501,737 Class A shares (3.1%) after the Restructuring Transaction and 1-for-50 reverse split effective Sept 11, 2026, with no open-market transactions in the last 60 days; passive dilution through restructuring rather than insider selling, but the loss of a >5% anchor holder reduces ownership concentration

  • Quantisimo / WISeSat.Space (WISeQey & SEALSQ) (MIXED)
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    WISeQey and SEALSQ would contribute WISeSat interests (14,908,086 shares) and related subsidiaries into Quantisimo in exchange for 66,610,000 PubCo shares, with Class F shares carrying 49.999999% of voting power; the filing's mixed sentiment reflects a closing conditioned on at least $15M cash and targeted for Q1 2027 with no assurance

  • Saba Capital (broader sector pattern) (MIXED)
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    Saba is simultaneously running discount-to-NAV campaigns at BlackRock TCP Capital (5.11%) and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (2.81-2.83%), both using margin borrowing and citing buybacks or liquidation; coordinated pressure across BDC and closed-end fund holdings suggests a repeatable playbook that raises the odds of tender offers or fund-level changes

Risk Flags (10)

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    Class B shares convert into only $0.000001 cash each while Opco Common Units capture the excess of the Class A price over the Class B price, creating an economic allocation dispute risk for minority Class B holders; the amendment also has an internal inconsistency (references Amendment No. 12 as the prior filing) that should be verified before relying on the disclosure

  • Reported purchase prices fell from about $0.41 in late August to a low near $0.31 on Oct 6, 2026, with the stock still trading in the $0.38-$0.39 range by Oct 13-14; the activist group's entry is at sub-$0.50 levels, so continued weakness could strain the thesis and the group has said it may decrease or increase its position

  • GigCapital8 / Quantisimo Business Combination [HIGH RISK]
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    Closing is conditioned on at least $15M in available cash and expected in Q1 2027 with no assurance of completion; Class F shares concentrate 49.999999% of voting power in the new holdco, which creates governance risk for non-sponsor PubCo shareholders

  • CSG's position of about 9.5% acquired via forward settlement, combined with reserved rights to propose ownership structure changes or a sale of the issuer, raises the risk of an eventual control transaction at a price not yet disclosed and could chill minority-holder value

  • BW Group's 1,300,000-share selling program remains active and still leaves 3,359,078 shares (5.46%) to sell; with a 5% reporting threshold close at hand, further disposition could generate continued near-term supply pressure on NVGS

  • CEO Eric Keller holds 598,598 shares (7.07%) following a 1-for-6.21 reverse split, conversion of Series A and B preferred on Oct 13, 2026, and an IPO purchase at $12.00; the 180-day lock-up expires around April 2027 and a new 255,174-share option grant (exercise price $11.63) signals a sizable future overhang on a freshly listed stock

  • CEO Seto Wai Yue reports 53.15% economic ownership, and his voting power is likely materially higher due to Class B shares carrying twelve votes each; minority Class A holders have limited influence over governance outcomes

  • Ileana Zhao and Expansion Group hold about 16.76% of ordinary shares but about 95.27% of voting power through Class B shares with 100 votes each, while the 45,000,000-share private placement on Oct 12 diluted economic stakes without reducing control; minority holders face severe governance limits

  • Quince Therapeutics (IRulya) / Blocked Warrants [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Perceptive and Foresite together hold Series C-based positions of about 8.4% and 6.0%, with additional warrants of 456,427 shares blocked until LAM-001 Phase 2 topline results (expected Q1 2027); the outcome of that trial is the decisive catalyst that could sharply change dilution and holder economics

  • Virtus Dividend Fund / Margin-Funded Campaign [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Saba's purchases were partly funded through margin borrowings with positions pledged as collateral; a sharp move against the discount-to-NAV thesis could trigger margin calls and forced selling, creating technical pressure on the fund's shares

Opportunities (9)

  • Pending $6.05 cash take-private with stockholder approval effectively secured by written consent gives a defined-spread arbitrage setup; monitor the spread versus the $6.05 consideration and the expected closing timetable as Class B convert economics are clarified

  • QVC Group / Accumulation Thesis (OPPORTUNITY)
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    GoldenTree's rise to 25.4% after about $21.4M of purchases at an implied average near $12.67 indicates a large sophisticated holder positioning ahead of potential strategic or governance developments; a 25% position in a $12-$14 stock is an explicit signal worth following for re-rating potential

  • Saba's 4,283,957-share stake bought between $3.82 and $4.10 and its stated push for buybacks, tenders, or liquidation give a defined activist catalyst for a BDC trading at a discount; the remaining upside depends on NAV realization and whether management responds to Saba's demands

  • Pale Fire's growing 10.2% stake with a recent purchase at about $13.05 to $13.28 and cumulative cost near $112M suggests a longer-duration investor building into the name; a visible institutional anchor at this level reduces tail risk for the equity

  • CSG's entry at CAD 42.69 with stated openness to a sale of the issuer in whole or part creates potential M&A optionality; investors can evaluate whether the current price offers a takeover premium if CSG pursues the reserved proposals

  • The complete exit of Mubadala's 11.48M-share position in a single privately negotiated block removes a large sovereign-linked overhang; with the supply now absorbed, the stock may trade on fundamentals rather than sponsor-driven selling

  • With PACP Acadia accumulating at $0.31-$0.48 and a 6.8% stake, the group is positioning for an engagement or sale scenario on a stock trading at deep discounts; a catalyst-driven rerating is plausible if the group's governance push gains traction

  • Quince Therapeutics (IRulya) / Binary Catalyst (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Perceptive and Foresite hold positions with warrants that unlock upon LAM-001 Phase 2 topline (expected Q1 2027); sophisticated biotech holders adding exposure ahead of a binary event suggest conviction in the clinical program

  • CEO Eric Keller bought 20,800 IPO shares at $12.00 and holds 598,598 shares (7.07%) with a 180-day lock-up; insider participation at IPO and a locked position signal confidence in the post-IPO story

Sector Themes (6)

  • Passive Closed-End Fund Accumulation by First Trust Entities
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    Roughly 20 of the 46 filings are routine Schedule 13G/A amendments from First Trust Portfolios, First Trust Advisors and The Charger Corporation reporting holdings in closed-end funds and ETFs, typically between 3% and 17% of each issuer's class; these disclosures carry low informational content and mainly reflect UIT and managed-account sponsorship activity

  • Saba Capital Discount-to-NAV Campaigns
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    Saba is engaged in at least three concurrent 13D campaigns against discounted closed-end funds and BDCs (BlackRock TCP Capital, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund, and to a lesser extent others), all citing buybacks, tenders, governance changes, or liquidation; the strategy relies on margin leverage and tender participation, which signals a repeatable model with rising odds of fund-level restructuring

  • Event-Driven Consolidation and Take-Private Activity
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    Bumble's $6.05 take-private, Quantisimo's SPAC-style combination with GigCapital8, and CSG's share forward into MDA Space illustrate a theme of holding companies and sponsors seeking control or consolidating positions; written consents and holdco structures are reducing the need for minority votes

  • Dual-Class and Voting Concentration Risk
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    Multiple issuers (Dreamland, AIFU, Bumble through Opco units, Quantisimo's Class F) show economic ownership far below voting control, with Class B shares carrying 12 to 100 votes per share; minority investors in these structures face governance risks that are not visible in headline ownership percentages

  • Sponsor Exits and Holding Reductions
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    Mubadala (Evotec, full exit), BW Group (Navigator, 100,000 shares per session), and Edens (New Fortress, falling below 5%) are all reducing or exiting positions, while GoldenTree, Pale Fire and PACP Acadia are accumulating; the split between sellers and buyers suggests a rotation of large holders out of certain legacy positions and into deep-value or event situations

  • Lock-Up and Dilution Overhangs in Recent Listings
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    Retension Pharmaceuticals (IPO plus reverse split plus preferred conversion), GigCapital8/Quantisimo (lock-ups for six months post-closing), and AIFU (45M-share private placement) show post-listing supply and dilution events that are likely to matter for near-term price action

Watch List (7)

  • Merger consideration of $6.05 per Class A share with written stockholder consent already in hand; watch for definitive proxy or information statement filing and the Class B conversion disclosure ($0.000001 per share), with closing timing still to be confirmed

  • BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC)
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    Saba's 5.11% stake and stated push for buybacks, tenders or liquidation; watch for management response, board actions or a Saba nomination notice at or before the next annual meeting

  • Post-tender holdings of about 1.96-1.97M shares with Saba's continued sales (13,169 shares on Oct 14) and reserved governance proposals; watch for further sales, board nominations and the outcome of the issuer tender offer

  • QVC Group (QVCC)
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    GoldenTree at 25.4% and actively accumulating; watch for further Amendment filings, any Schedule 13D Item 4 changes disclosing strategic intent, and the next proxy or governance event

  • CSG/Mariselle at about 9.5% after Oct 13 physical settlement; watch for Item 4 amendments proposing capital allocation changes or a sale of the issuer, and any additional share purchases

  • Quantisimo / WISeSat.Space (WISeQey, SEALSQ, GigCapital8)
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    Closing conditioned on at least $15M cash, targeted Q1 2027; watch for proxy/registration statement filings, redemption levels in GigCapital8's trust, and any change to the Class F voting structure

  • Navigator Holdings (NVGS)
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    BW Group at 5.46% after 1.3M shares sold in 13 sessions; watch for the next Amendment and whether the 100,000-share-per-day selling pace continues below the 5% reporting threshold

Filing Analyses (46)
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,283,595 shares of Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD), representing 16.23% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b); the reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control. No change in control, acquisition, or regulatory action is reported.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A) filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a broker-dealer (BD), investment adviser (IA), and holding company (HC) structure.
  • · Shares are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and portfolios advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.; the trustee, not the reporting persons, votes the trust-held shares.
  • · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares.
  • · Joint filing agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(b)) reporting beneficial ownership of 640,139 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - December, CUSIP 33740U786), representing 13.48% of the class. The filing is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure in which the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership, and the shares are largely held by unit investment trusts and other managed vehicles where voting power sits with the trustee rather than the filers.

  • · Filing is a 13G/A under Rule 13d-1(b), a passive-investor designation, with certification that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. (broker-dealer) acts as sponsor of unit investment trusts holding issuer shares; no single UIT holds more than 3% of the registered investment company's shares
  • · First Trust Advisors L.P. (investment adviser) acts as portfolio supervisor/sub-advisor for vehicles holding the balance of the shares
  • · Voting of UIT-held shares is performed by the trustee, not the filers, to mirror the voting of other shareholders
WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. SC 13D/A mixed materiality 8/10

14-10-2026

WISeQey Corp. and SEALSQ Corp. filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D disclosing a proposed business combination with GigCapital8 Corp. (Nasdaq: pending listing as QSMO) via a newly formed holding company, Quantisimo Holdings Corp. WISeQey and SEALSQ would contribute their WISeSat interests (including 14,908,086 WISeSat shares) to Quantisimo and receive 66,610,000 PubCo shares, with Class F shares carrying 49.999999% of voting power. Reporting persons currently report beneficial ownership of 26,405,355 WISeSat ordinary shares (88.5% of the class on an as-converted basis, per the filing), with WISeQey at 26,405,355 (88.5%) and SEALSQ at 3,018,294 (10.1%). Closing is conditioned on at least $15 million in available cash and is expected in Q1 2027, with no assurance of completion.

  • · Under the Quantisimo BCA, WISeQey and SEALSQ will contribute Miraex SA, SEALCOIN AG, WeCan Group SA and WISeSat interests to Quantisimo before closing
  • · GigCapital8 Class A ordinary shares convert one-for-one into PubCo ordinary shares; every five GigCapital8 rights convert into one PubCo ordinary share
  • · Lock-up agreements cover WISeQey, SEALSQ, GigCapital8's sponsor and GigCapital8 directors/officers for six months post-closing
  • · GigCapital8's sponsor agreed to vote in favor of the business combination and not to redeem its shares
  • · Closing requires approval by GigCapital8 shareholders, effectiveness of a Form F-4 registration statement, and Nasdaq listing approval
  • · Carlos Moreira disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest and holds no WISeSat shares directly
  • · Filing references a 2025 Business Combination Agreement with Columbus Acquisition Corp (amended August 6, 2026) and an August 6, 2026 SEALSQ subscription agreement
FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTIES CORP /MA/ SC 13D neutral materiality 5/10

14-10-2026

Powell Anderson Capital Partners LLC and affiliated reporting persons, led by R. Adam Lindsay, filed a Schedule 13D disclosing an aggregate beneficial ownership of 7,067,763 shares (6.8%) of Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP), based on 104,011,708 shares outstanding per the Issuer's July 28, 2026 Form 10-Q. The reporting persons state the shares were purchased because they believed the stock was undervalued, with total purchase cost of approximately $2,900,227 excluding commissions. Recent open-market purchases between late August and mid-October 2026 were executed at prices ranging from roughly $0.31 to $0.48 per share, and the filing indicates the group may increase or decrease its position and may engage with management and the Board.

  • · Schedule A shows PACP Acadia LLC made net purchases on most trading days from August 27 to October 14, 2026, with a large 1,161,741-share purchase on September 9, 2026 at about $0.39.
  • · Powell Anderson Capital LP recorded a net sale of 10 shares on August 26, 2026 at $0.42, otherwise buying throughout the period.
  • · Reported purchase prices declined from about $0.41 in late August to a low near $0.31 on October 6, 2026, before recovering to about $0.38-$0.39 by October 13-14, 2026.
  • · Filing is a LIVE-type Schedule 13D with an event date of October 6, 2026, and was signed October 14, 2026, with a Joint Filing Agreement under Rule 13d-1(k).
  • · PACP Acadia LLC's capital was contributed by R. Adam Lindsay, Joel B. Wittenberg, Beam Capital Holdings, LLC, Element Investments, LLC, and ERA Insurance Company, Inc.
MDA Space Ltd. SC 13D neutral materiality 7/10

14-10-2026

Mariselle a.s., its parent Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG), and Group Investment Manager Miroslav Holan filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 15,356,219 MDA Space Ltd. common shares, approximately 9.5% of shares outstanding, acquired on October 13, 2026 via physical settlement of a Share Forward Transaction with Morgan Stanley Europe SE at an average price of CAD 42.6903 per share. The filing states the position was taken for investment purposes, and the reporting persons reserved the right to take a range of future actions, including proposals on capital allocation, ownership structure, or a sale of the issuer in whole or part.

  • · Investment Canada Act approval was obtained on October 8, 2026, enabling physical settlement
  • · The physical settlement option was exercised on October 9, 2026, with settlement occurring October 13, 2026
  • · Settlement was funded with working capital of Czechoslovak Group a.s.
  • · The Share Forward Transaction was originally cash-settled only unless Investment Canada Act approval was obtained
  • · Shares are listed on the NYSE and TSX
  • · The filing notes no contracts or arrangements with other persons regarding the issuer's securities, and no other person has rights to dividends or sale proceeds
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. SC 13D mixed materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

Saba Capital Management, L.P., together with Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein, filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 4,283,957 common shares of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (TCPC), equal to 5.11% of the 83,902,775 shares outstanding as of 8/6/26. The filing states the stake was acquired in the ordinary course for investment purposes because the reporting persons believe the shares trade at an undervalued discount to net asset value, and it discloses that they may pursue discussions with management and the board, propose governance or liquidation changes, or nominate directors. Purchases over the prior sixty days were made entirely in the open market at prices between roughly $3.82 and $4.10 per share.

  • · Reporting persons state they may seek share buy-backs, tenders, liquidation, or changes to governance, investment strategy, or investment manager of the issuer
  • · Schedule A lists purchases on most trading days from 8/14/2026 through 10/13/2026, all in the open market
  • · Lowest disclosed purchase price was $3.82 on 9/16/2026; highest was $4.10 on several August 2026 dates
CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT INCOME FUND, INC. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 9,227,043 shares of common stock of UBS Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (formerly Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.), representing 16.82% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing reports sole dispositive power over all reported shares, no voting power held directly by the filers, and is made under Rule 13d-1(b) with a certification that the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Holdings are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and separately managed accounts/pooled vehicles advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.; the trustee, not the filers, votes the trust-held shares.
  • · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares.
  • · The filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) with a Joint Filing Agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • · The filing lists 'Rule 13d-1(b)' as the basis, and the filer's primary document carries an accession reference to a prior 2021 filing, indicating this is an amendment to an existing Schedule 13G.
BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,542,237 shares of BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (DMB), equal to 8.38% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The holdings are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios and managed under First Trust Advisors, with voting power held by the trustees rather than the filers, and the filers disclaim beneficial ownership. The filing is a routine passive-ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b) and does not indicate any change in control intent.

  • · Filing is a joint Schedule 13G/A made under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with a joint filing agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1
  • · The reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to change or influence control of the issuer
  • · Voting of the shares is performed by unit investment trust trustees, not the filers
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 20,045,973 shares of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP-PA), representing 15.98% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The holding is held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios and managed/advised by First Trust Advisors, with the reporting persons disclaiming beneficial ownership and certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course without control intent. This is a routine passive beneficial ownership disclosure with no indication of activist intent or a change of control.

  • · Reporting persons classify themselves under Rule 13d-1(b): First Trust Portfolios L.P. as a broker-dealer (BD), First Trust Advisors L.P. as an investment adviser (IA), and The Charger Corporation as a holding company (HC).
  • · No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Voting of the shares held by the unit investment trusts is performed by the trustee, not the reporting persons, who disclaim voting power.
  • · The filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), supported by Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement.
  • · The filing lists a prior reference accession number (0001445546-21-002430), indicating this is an amendment to an earlier Schedule 13G.
NYLI MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,700,203 shares of NYLIM MacKay DefinedTerm Muni Opportunities Fund (MMD), representing 9.05% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the filers certifying the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control.

  • · Filing type is SCHEDULE 13G/A (amendment) under Rule 13d-1(b), with subject securities being Common shares, CUSIP 56064K100, event date 09/30/2026
  • · Filers are classified as BD (First Trust Portfolios L.P.), IA (First Trust Advisors L.P.), and HC (The Charger Corporation, holding company parent of both)
  • · Ownership is held largely through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios; no single UIT holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares, and voting is performed by the UIT trustee rather than the filers
  • · Each filer disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares
  • · Filing was made under the 1934 Act and filed as of 10/14/2026 with accession number 0001445546-26-007619; the prior filing referenced is 0001445546-21-002430
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 6,681,416 shares of abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF), representing 16.46% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a routine passive-investor disclosure; the reporting persons certify the shares were acquired in the ordinary course and not to influence control. No voting or dispositive power is held directly, as the shares are held largely through unit investment trusts and managed accounts, with voting exercised by the trustee.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A, LIVE) filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and holding company group.
  • · Reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares, and no individual unit investment trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Joint filing agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) is included as Exhibit 99.1.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G (SC 13G/A) reporting beneficial ownership of 176,293 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May, CUSIP 33740U356), representing 15.00% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) by passive institutional holders and includes a certification that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. No change in control intent or material transaction is described in the excerpt.

  • · Reporting persons: First Trust Portfolios L.P. (BD, 0 shares sole voting power), First Trust Advisors L.P. (IA, 176,293 shares shared voting and dispositive power), The Charger Corporation (HC, parent/general partner of both).
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. acts as sponsor of unit investment trusts holding issuer shares; voting of those shares is performed by the trustee, not the reporting persons.
  • · First Trust Advisors L.P. serves as portfolio supervisor/investment advisor for the UITs and other pooled vehicles or separately managed accounts holding the shares.
  • · No individual UIT sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Filing is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) joint filing agreement (Exhibit 99.1), with each filer responsible for its own information.
  • · Filing references a prior accession number (0001445546-21-002430), indicating this is an amendment to an earlier Schedule 13G; the reason for amendment is not stated in the excerpt.
  • · Shares reported as held in the ordinary course of business and not for purposes of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 167,747 shares (17.20% of the class) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII's FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - July, as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive-holder disclosure: the reporting persons certify the holdings were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control, and they disclaim beneficial ownership. No change in control or activist intent is indicated.

  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. reports sole dispositive power over 0 shares, with the 167,747 shares attributed to it as sponsor of unit investment trusts; First Trust Advisors L.P. and The Charger Corporation (parent general partner) each report 167,747 shares with shared dispositive power.
  • · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) for the broker-dealer/investment adviser category and is an amendment (filing type SCHEDULE 13G/A), with the shares held in the ordinary course of business.
  • · Shares are voted by the trustee of the unit investment trusts rather than by the reporting persons.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 7,817,765 shares of FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (CUSIP 33739Q705), representing 11.70% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with no indication of control intent or activist behavior.

  • · Filing is a joint Schedule 13G/A under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the issuer's shares.
  • · Shares are held largely through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P.; the trustee, not the filers, votes those shares, and no individual UIT holds more than 3%.
  • · Certification states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
LAZARD GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN & INCOME FUND INC SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,257,845 shares of Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund Inc (LGI), representing 9.65% of the outstanding common stock as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive institutional disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b); the reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control. Shares are largely held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios, with voting power delegated to the trustee.

  • · Reporting persons hold 0 shares with sole voting power and 1,257,845 shares with shared dispositive power per the filing's ownership table, with no voting power exercised by the reporting persons since the trustee votes the UIT-held shares.
  • · Filing is a 13G/A amendment with a stated 09/30/2026 event date; the filing references a prior 13G/A accession (0001445546-21-002430) and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) as a broker-dealer/investment adviser/holding company.
  • · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares; the filing is governed by Joint Filing Agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) (Exhibit 99.1).
abrdn Life Sciences Investors SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,551,582 shares of abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), representing 11.34% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is an amendment to a prior 13G reported under a Rule 13d-1(b) passive-investor designation, and the reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control of the issuer. No change in control or activist intent is indicated.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a passive institutional filer rather than a 13D activist filing
  • · Shares are held largely through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., with voting power held by the trustee rather than the reporting persons
  • · All three reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the issuer's shares
  • · Subject company formerly named Tekla Life Sciences Investors and H&Q Life Sciences Investors
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 170,552 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - January), representing 15.87% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with no voting or dispositive control asserted by the reporting persons over the underlying shares and an express disclaimer of beneficial ownership.

  • · Filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with a Joint Filing Agreement included as Exhibit 99.1
  • · Reporting persons are classified as BD (First Trust Portfolios L.P.), IA (First Trust Advisors L.P.), and HC (The Charger Corporation), with The Charger Corporation as General Partner of both L.P.s
  • · Shares are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and other registered investment companies, pooled vehicles, and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Voting power over the shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts rests with the trustee, not the reporting persons, and no individual UIT holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares
  • · Reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the issuer's shares
  • · Certification states the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 16,829,671 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI (First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF, ticker-class 33738R308), representing 15.66% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a routine passive-investor amendment made under Rule 13d-1(b) with no control intent certified, and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the underlying shares held by unit investment trusts and advised funds.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SC 13G/A) filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a passive institutional filer rather than an activist or control-seeking holder
  • · Reporting persons certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer
  • · Shares are largely held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., with voting power exercised by the trustee rather than the reporting persons
  • · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the issuer's shares identified in the filing
  • · Joint filing agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) is included as Exhibit 99.1, signed by James M. Dykas on 10/14/2026
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 2/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation filed a joint Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 185,141 shares (12.77% of the class) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF, CUSIP 33740U422) as of 09/30/2026. The filers disclaim beneficial ownership and state the holdings are held in the ordinary course of business without control intent. This is a routine passive ownership amendment with no sign of change in control.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment (LIVE) filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by First Trust Portfolios L.P. (broker-dealer), First Trust Advisors L.P. (investment adviser), and The Charger Corporation (holding company, General Partner of both affiliates).
  • · Shares are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., and through other registered investment companies, pooled vehicles, and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Voting power for the unit investment trust shares rests with the trustee, not the reporting persons; no individual sponsored unit investment trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · The filing is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) joint filing, with a Joint Filing Agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1, dated October 14, 2026.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting aggregate beneficial ownership of 3,937,386 shares, or 14.32% of the outstanding shares, of First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF (CUSIP 33738D770), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV, as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting persons certifying the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is a 13G/A amendment (LIVE reporting period) filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and holding company; the prior amendment reference is accession 0001445546-21-002430.
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. reports zero sole voting power and zero shared voting power, with 3,251,683 shares under sole dispositive power and 3,937,386 shares under shared dispositive power.
  • · The reported ownership is attributed largely to unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P.; the reporting persons state they lack voting power over these shares, which are voted by the trustee.
  • · The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares, and the filing states none of the unit investment trusts individually holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P. and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 14,690,112 shares (11.08%) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV's FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (CUSIP 33738D879) as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b) with a certification that the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SC 13G/A) under Rule 13d-1(b), filed by a broker-dealer, investment adviser and holding company group.
  • · Reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares, and voting for shares held in unit investment trusts is performed by the trustee rather than the filers.
  • · Shares held in unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. are reported in its row; no individual trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Filing is jointly made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) with a Joint Filing Agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Virtus ETF Trust II SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,365,754 shares of Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF (CUSIP 92790A405), representing 10.78% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filers disclaim beneficial ownership and state the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business without control intent. Sole voting and dispositive power is reported at 1,365,754 shares, with the underlying shares largely held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SC 13G/A) filed under Rule 13d-1(b) and jointly filed under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); the prior amendment reference is 0001445546-21-002430
  • · Reporting persons' classifications: First Trust Portfolios L.P. (BD), First Trust Advisors L.P. (IA), The Charger Corporation (HC)
  • · The Charger Corporation is the General Partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Voting of shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts is performed by the trustee, not the reporting persons, who disclaim voting power over those shares
  • · No individual First Trust-sponsored unit investment trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,373,915 shares of PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (SDHY), representing 13.67% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filers hold these shares through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios and through other registered funds, pooled vehicles, and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors, and they disclaim beneficial ownership. Sentiment is neutral, as this is a routine passive-holder disclosure with no change in control intent.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) with a holding company (HC) parent, indicating a passive ownership posture
  • · Shares are voted by unit investment trust trustees, not by the reporting persons, who lack voting power over those trust-held shares
  • · No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios holds more than 3% of any registered investment company issuer's shares
  • · Certification states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence or change control of the issuer
  • · This is an amendment (13G/A) filed under an existing 2021 Schedule 13G, with the reporting event date listed as 09/30/2026
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 2/10

14-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 83,018 shares, equal to 16.60% of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII's shares of the FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF (CUSIP 33740U349), as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with no voting or dispositive power exercised by the reporting persons over the underlying fund shares.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment (LIVE reporting type) filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a passive, ordinary-course holding rather than an activist stake
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. (broker-dealer) and First Trust Advisors L.P. (investment adviser) hold 83,018 shares each on a shared basis; The Charger Corporation, as General Partner of both, is reported as a holding company with the same 83,018-share position
  • · Reporting persons state they have no power to vote the shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts, which are voted by the trustee; they disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares
  • · Certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer
iBio, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Coastlands Capital LP and affiliated reporting persons (including control person Matthew D. Perry) filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 6,247,738 shares of iBio, Inc. common stock, representing 9.72% of outstanding shares based on 64,307,256 shares outstanding as of August 27, 2026. The filing is a passive 13G filed under Rule 13d-1(b)/(c), with a stated event date of October 7, 2026, and excludes pre-funded warrants and warrants above a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation. The filing reports no sole voting or dispositive power beyond the shared power over the full position and no sales or acquisitions are described in the content.

  • · Filing discloses a 9.72% stake held through Coastlands Capital Partners LP, the fund vehicle, with reporting persons disclaiming group membership.
  • · Filing is a 13G (passive investor filing), with the certification stating the securities were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.
  • · Holdings exclude pre-funded warrants and warrants in excess of a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap, so the economic exposure may be larger than 9.72%.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

BW Group Ltd (BWG) filed Amendment No. 8 to its Schedule 13D on Navigator Holdings Ltd. (NVGS), reporting beneficial ownership of 3,359,078 common shares, or approximately 5.46% of the 61,493,127 shares outstanding per the Issuer's August 4, 2026 Form 6-K. Over the past 60 days, BWG sold 100,000 shares per trading day in open-market transactions through a broker, for a total of 1,300,000 shares across 13 sessions from September 23 to October 12, 2026, at weighted average prices between $22.94 and $24.41. The filing reports no acquisitions, so the position is being reduced steadily, though ownership remains above 5%.

  • · Amendment No. 8 follows Amendments No. 3 through No. 7 filed between March and October 2026, indicating a frequent cadence of ownership changes and disclosures
  • · All 1,300,000 shares were sold in open-market transactions through a broker, with daily sales of a uniform 100,000 shares
  • · Transaction price ranges spanned roughly $22.58 to $24.66 over the period, with the average price trending upward from about $22.94 in late September to $24.41 on October 12
  • · The filing reports sole voting and dispositive power and no shared power, and the reporting entity's address is in Singapore
  • · The Schedule 13D cover page lists 5.5% as percent of class, while the Item 5 text states 5.46%, a rounding difference between the two disclosures
Retension Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SC 13D neutral materiality 5/10

14-10-2026

CEO and director Eric Keller filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 598,598 shares of Retension Pharmaceuticals, Inc. common stock, equal to 7.07% of the 8,331,599 shares outstanding after the company's IPO. The filing follows a 1-for-6.21 reverse stock split effected October 2, 2026, the automatic conversion of Series A and B preferred stock into common stock on October 13, 2026, and his purchase of 20,800 shares in the IPO at $12.00 per share ($249,600). The filing also reports a new option grant of 255,174 shares at $11.63 per share, none of which is exercisable within 60 days and which is excluded from the reported beneficial ownership.

  • · Keller's reported 598,598 shares exclude options that are not exercisable within 60 days, including the 255,174-share October 13, 2026 grant and the 200,000-share May 1, 2026 grant.
  • · Keller received 2,500,000 pre-split common shares in November 2023 in exchange for contributing his equity interests in Retension IP Holding Company, LLC.
  • · Keller is subject to a 180-day lock-up agreement with IPO underwriters Leerink Partners and Guggenheim Securities, restricting sales, pledges, and hedging of his holdings.
  • · The filing states Keller may buy or sell shares in the open market or privately and may engage with management, shareholders, and the board on governance and control matters.
CBL International Ltd SC 13G/A neutral materiality 5/10

14-10-2026

Straits Energy Resources Berhad filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(d)) reporting beneficial ownership of 538,354 Class B ordinary shares of CBL International Ltd, representing 49.6% of the class as of September 30, 2026, with sole voting and dispositive power. The percentage is calculated on 1,085,496 Class B ordinary shares outstanding per the issuer's 424B5 prospectus filed August 28, 2026. The filing is a routine beneficial ownership update with no stated change in control intent.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A under Rule 13d-1(d), typically used by passive holders who acquired shares without a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control
  • · Reporting person holds sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 538,354 shares, with no shared power reported
  • · Event date for the amendment is September 30, 2026; filing date is October 14, 2026
  • · Subject security is Class B Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0013 per share, CUSIP G1991X133
  • · Issuer is incorporated in the Cayman Islands (state code E9) with principal business address in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • · Reporting person's address is Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the filer is classified as a corporation (CO)
Quince Therapeutics, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Perceptive Advisors LLC, its managing member Joseph Edelman, and Perceptive Life Sciences Master Fund, Ltd. filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 912,853 shares of common stock of IRulya Therapeutics Inc. (formerly Quince Therapeutics, Inc.), representing 8.4% of the company's expected outstanding shares following Series C Preferred Stock conversion. The filing is a passive 13G under Rule 13d-1(c), with the reporting persons certifying no intent to influence control. Additional warrants are blocked from exercise until a triggering event tied to the LAM-001 Phase 2 trial, which the issuer anticipates reporting topline results for in Q1 2027.

  • · Warrants become exercisable only after the earlier of public disclosure of LAM-001 topline results or termination/suspension of the trial, and remain exercisable for 30 days after that triggering event; the triggering event has not occurred as of filing.
  • · Warrant exercise is capped so the reporting persons cannot exceed 9.99% beneficial ownership, so the 456,427 underlying common shares are excluded from reported amounts.
  • · The filing is a Rule 13d-1(c) passive investor filing; the reporting persons certify the securities are not held to change or influence control of the issuer.
  • · Reported positions are as of October 6, 2026, and the filing was signed October 14, 2026.
  • · Perceptive Advisors and Mr. Edelman hold no shares directly; all reported shares are held through the Master Fund, for which Perceptive Advisors acts as investment manager.
Quince Therapeutics, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Foresite Capital and affiliated reporting persons (including James B. Tananbaum) filed a Schedule 13G disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 652,039 shares of common stock (6.0%) of IRulya Therapeutics Inc. (formerly Quince Therapeutics, Inc.; ticker QNCX per the filing caption), based on Series C Preferred Stock held on an as-converted basis. The filing is a passive Rule 13d-1(c) disclosure and includes a certification that the shares were not acquired for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. The filing reports no change in strategic intent, and the position is held across two Foresite funds.

  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), a passive investor designation, and the filer certifies the shares are not held to influence control of the issuer.
  • · Holdings are Series C Preferred Stock converted on an as-converted basis; the 4.5%/1.5%/6.0% percentages are calculated against 10,841,470 common shares outstanding as of October 9, 2026.
  • · Event date (date of acquisition/change triggering the filing) is reported as 10/06/2026.
  • · Issuer's principal executive address is listed as 611 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 273, South San Francisco, CA 94080; the filing agent address is in New Haven, CT, and the filer's address is West Hollywood, CA.
Evotec SE SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC and its affiliated reporting persons filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D disclosing that they have fully exited their stake in Evotec SE. On October 9, 2026, Ninety Fourth Investment Company sold all 11,481,502 Ordinary Shares and its one remaining ADS in a privately negotiated block trade, reducing beneficial ownership to 0.00% from the prior reported holding and ending their status as a more-than-5% holder. The filing states the sale was undertaken to completely divest the investment, and that the reporting persons ceased to be 5% holders on October 9, 2026.

  • · Ninety Fourth Investment Company converted all but one of its ADSs into Ordinary Shares on May 25, 2026 before the October 9, 2026 exit
  • · Mubadala Technology Investments LLC and ATIC Second International Investment Company ceased to be 5% holders on July 29, 2022, following the internal reorganization transfer to Ninety Fourth Investment Company
  • · Issuer's Evotec SE principal address is Essener Bogen 7, Hamburg, Germany; CUSIP 30050E105
  • · Filing is a joint filing among five reporting persons under Joint Filing Agreement dated October 14, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1)
QVC INC SC 13D/A neutral materiality 7/10

14-10-2026

GoldenTree Asset Management LP and affiliated reporting persons filed Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D disclosing that, between September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026, they purchased an aggregate of 1,687,779 shares of QVC Group, Inc. (QVCC) common stock for approximately $21,386,392 using working capital. Following these purchases, the reporting persons beneficially own 12,679,754 shares, or 25.4% of the outstanding common stock, based on 49,999,897 shares outstanding as of August 6, 2026. The filing reflects accumulation by a significant holder with no disclosed plans to change control, though the amendment does not report any sales.

  • · Average purchase price implied is roughly $12.67 per share across the period, with individual trade prices ranging from $12.35 (Oct 9, 2026, 1,352,000 shares) to $14.35 (Sept 24, 2026, 80,000 shares).
  • · The largest single purchase was 1,352,000 shares on October 9, 2026, at $12.35 per share, representing the bulk of the accumulation.
  • · This is Amendment No. 3 to the Schedule 13D originally filed August 14, 2026, and no sales or other transactions were reported since Amendment No. 2 beyond these purchases.
  • · Filing reports no contracts, arrangements, or plans disclosed under Items 4 and 6 (marked 'None' / 'Not applicable').
CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC, and Israel A. Englander filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,669,083 shares of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing approximately 2.9% of the class. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c) as a passive investment and includes a certification that the shares are not held to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Holdings are reported on a shared-power basis (0 sole voting, 1,669,083 shared voting, 0 sole dispositive, 1,669,083 shared dispositive) and are held through entities under the investment discretion of Millennium Management LLC and/or other managers.
  • · The filing includes a disclaimer that the reporting of beneficial ownership is not an admission of beneficial ownership by the reporting persons.
  • · A Joint Filing Agreement dated October 13, 2026 covers the three reporting persons under Rule 13d-1(k).
Dole plc SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

Pale Fire Capital (via PFC SICAV a.s. and affiliated entities) amended its Schedule 13D on October 14, 2026, reporting beneficial ownership of 9,634,264 ordinary shares of Dole plc, approximately 10.2% of the 94,458,807 shares outstanding as of July 29, 2026. The amendment discloses recent open-market purchases of 201,088 shares on October 9, 2026 at $13.0504 per share and 5,700 shares on October 12, 2026 at $13.2843 per share, with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $112,043,544 for the reported position.

  • · Filing is an amendment (Amendment reflecting a period through October 9, 2026) to a prior Schedule 13D, and the reporting persons are the investment vehicle, its manager, controlling entity, and two control persons
  • · Recent purchases were made with working capital in open-market transactions over the 60 days preceding the filing, and the filing states all reported transactions were open-market unless noted
  • · Reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of shares they do not directly own, and the filing states it is not an admission of beneficial ownership beyond direct holdings
Skye Bioscience, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

Tang Capital Management, LLC and affiliated reporting persons (including Kevin Tang) filed a Schedule 13G disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 263,560 shares of Skye Bioscience, Inc. (SKYE) common stock, representing approximately 6.0% of the outstanding shares based on 4,427,676 shares outstanding as of August 11, 2026. The filing is a passive beneficial ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), with the reporting persons certifying the shares were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

  • · Event date of the triggering transaction was October 7, 2026, with the filing made October 14, 2026
  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating a passive investor status
  • · Reporting persons certify the shares are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer
  • · Tang Capital Management is a San Diego-based investment adviser; Tang Capital Partners III and IV are Nevada corporations indirectly wholly owned by Tang Capital Partners, LP
Bumble Inc. SC 13D/A mixed materiality 9/10

14-10-2026

Blackstone-affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 13 to Schedule 13D on Bumble Inc. (BMBL) disclosing a pending take-private: on October 12, 2026 Bumble entered a Merger Agreement with Buzz Holdings L.P. and Ithaca Holdco, Inc., under which each Class A share will be converted into $6.05 in cash. Blackstone-affiliated holders aggregate 15,901,210 Class A shares, or 12.0% of outstanding Class A stock, and a written stockholder consent from Blackstone and Whitney Wolfe Herd affiliates (who together hold more than a majority of voting power) has already approved the merger, so no further stockholder vote is required. The filing also reports the termination of the Forward Transactions on October 13, 2026, with a final sales price of $3.5923 per share and 2,763,510 pledged shares released to the dealer.

  • · Blackstone-affiliated holders and Whitney Wolfe Herd affiliates together hold more than a majority of Bumble's voting power and executed a written consent approving the merger, implying the deal is effectively assured of stockholder approval.
  • · Amendment No. 13 supersedes the prior amendment reference to 'Amendment No. 12' in its own text; the filing also lists Amendment No. 12 as filed September 30, 2026.
  • · Class B shares are to convert into only $0.000001 cash each, while Opco Common Units receive the excess of the Class A price over the Class B price.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund SC 13D/A mixed materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

Saba Capital Management, L.P., together with Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein, reports beneficial ownership of 1,961,367 common shares of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), representing 2.81% of outstanding shares. On October 12, 2026, the reporting persons tendered 8,242,167 shares into the issuer's tender offer at $15.92 per share, and the filing shows an open-market sale of 13,169 shares at $14.94 on October 14, 2026. The filing cites a total cash outlay of approximately $23,383,246 for the holdings, and the reporters state the shares are held as an undervalued investment with intent to engage management and the Board on discount-to-NAV trading, governance, buybacks, tenders, and potential liquidation.

  • · Reporting persons may seek changes to the issuer's governance, investment strategy, or investment manager, and may nominate Board candidates or make shareholder proposals.
  • · Reporting persons flag the issuer's shares trading at a discount to net asset value and reference possible buybacks, tenders, or liquidation timing.
  • · Funds for purchases derived partly from margin account borrowings; positions in margin accounts are pledged as collateral.
  • · Percentage denominator reflects the post-tender share count, which materially reduces outstanding shares and inflates the reported ownership percentage relative to pre-tender figures.
  • · Amendment No. 7 amends and restates an earlier Amendment No. 7 filed the same day, October 14, 2026.
SuperX AI Technology Ltd SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

Qiu Zhongwei filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,945,015 ordinary shares of SuperX AI Technology Ltd (SUPX), representing 4.2% of the class, with sole voting and dispositive power and no shared power. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(c), with the filer certifying the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Event date of the reportable change is 09/22/2026, with the amendment filed October 14, 2026
  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c) as a passive investor, and the filer certifies no intent to influence control
  • · Filer address is listed in Hong Kong (Kwun Tong), while the issuer's business address is in Singapore
  • · Issuer CUSIP is G5294K110 and the filing is categorized under SEC file number 005-94964
Drilling Tools International Corp SC 13G/A neutral materiality 2/10

14-10-2026

Sammons Capital, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(c), passive investor) reporting beneficial ownership of 889,248 shares of Drilling Tools International Corp (DTI) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing approximately 0.03% of outstanding shares. The filing reports sole voting and dispositive power with no shared power, and the filer certifies the shares are not held to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is an amendment (LIVE, Rule 13d-1(c) passive filer) with a reporting date of September 30, 2026
  • · Issuer is headquartered in Houston, TX; filer is headquartered in Dallas, TX; filer is a Delaware corporation
  • · Filer certifies shares were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of the issuer
  • · Issuer CUSIP is 26205E107; common stock par value $0.0001
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund SC 13D/A mixed materiality 6/10

14-10-2026

Saba Capital Management, L.P., together with Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein, filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,974,536 common shares of Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), representing approximately 2.83% of outstanding shares. The filing discloses an open-market sale of 8,242,167 shares on October 12, 2026 at $15.92, a reduction from the prior position, and reports approximately $23,540,246 paid for the reported shares. Saba states the holdings were acquired because it views the shares as undervalued trading at a discount to NAV, and it reserves the right to pursue governance changes, buybacks, tenders, liquidation, or a change in investment manager.

  • · Reporting persons may nominate board candidates and submit shareholder proposals concerning governance, capitalization, and the open- or closed-end nature of the fund
  • · Percentage ownership is computed on 69,725,433 shares after deducting 23,241,811 shares tendered in the company's SC TO-I/A
  • · Reported sale of 8,242,167 shares on 10/12/2026 was the only transaction disclosed in the 60-day Schedule A
Dreamland Ltd SC 13D mixed materiality 7/10

14-10-2026

Seto Wai Yue, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dreamland Ltd (TDIC), filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 2,649,890 shares, equal to 53.15% of the issuer's outstanding ordinary shares. The position follows a private placement under a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 9, 2026, in which he bought 300,000 Class A shares at US$2.00 per share (US$600,000) and exercised 300,000 warrants into 1,200,000 Class A shares at US$0.01 per underlying share (US$12,000 aggregate exercise price), funded with personal funds and held for investment purposes.

  • · Voting power differs from economic ownership: Class B shares carry twelve votes each versus one vote per Class A share, and the filing states the 53.15% figure does not reflect the reporting person's aggregate voting power, which is likely substantially higher given the 80,000 Class B shares held.
  • · The reporting person holds warrants and has no current plan to sell; the filing discloses no sale or disposition intentions.
  • · The filing discloses that the reporting person is not subject to any criminal conviction or securities-law judgment in the last five years.
Troops, Inc. /Cayman Islands/ SC 13D neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Prime Ocean Holdings Limited filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 11,000,000 ordinary shares of TROOPS, Inc. (Cayman Islands), representing approximately 9.0% of outstanding shares, with no voting or dispositive power listed as sole in the cover page (0 sole voting, 11,000,000 shared). The filing discloses a March 11, 2026 share transfer of 18,000,000 shares from Prime Ocean to JMD Corporate Services Limited for consideration of US$16,680,000, and states no present plans that relate to the actions in Item 4(a)-(j) beyond potential future review or influence over management.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13D (not 13G), indicating the reporting person holds a position that is not merely passive investment, and the filing is dated October 14, 2026
  • · Filing discloses a March 11, 2026 share transfer that appears to have reduced holdings from 18,000,000 shares to the reported 11,000,000 shares, although the filing text does not explicitly state the pre- and post-transfer holding totals
  • · Filing text contains internal inconsistencies, including the reporting person's stated place of incorporation given as Hong Kong in one passage and Seychelles in others, and the transfer described as sale yet labeled a share transfer agreement; these should be verified against the source EDGAR document
AIFU Inc. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Yif Liu and his wholly owned holding company, YS Management Company Limited, filed an amendment to Schedule 13D reporting that their beneficial ownership of AIFU Inc. fell to 4,826,333 Class A ordinary shares, or approximately 7.89% of total outstanding ordinary shares and 0.47% of total voting power. The decline was not due to any sale or purchase by the reporting persons; it resulted solely from the issuer's October 12, 2026 private placement of 45,000,000 Class A ordinary shares to third parties. The reporting persons did not effect any transactions in the 60 days preceding the filing.

  • · Issuer's Class B ordinary shares carry 100 votes each versus 1 vote per Class A share, so the reporting persons' 0.47% voting power is far below their 7.89% economic ownership.
  • · Percentage ownership treats Class B shares as converted into Class A solely for the ownership calculation.
  • · Prior filings were the original Schedule 13D on January 16, 2026 and Amendment No. 1 on September 28, 2026; the share issuance was disclosed by the issuer on Form 6-K filed October 13, 2026.
AIFU Inc. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 5/10

14-10-2026

Ileana Zhao and her wholly owned vehicle Expansion Group Ltd filed Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D on AIFU Inc. reporting beneficial ownership of 10,250,013 shares (13 Class A and 10,250,000 Class B), or about 16.76% of outstanding ordinary shares and about 95.27% of total voting power. The filing states the reporting persons' percentage stake and voting power were diluted by a 45,000,000 Class A share private placement completed by the issuer (per a Form 6-K filed October 13, 2026), while the reporting persons acquired or disposed of no shares after the prior amendment. The sentiment is neutral, since the filing is a routine dilution disclosure with a control-relevant voting concentration.

  • · Voting power concentration is high: Class B shares carry 100 votes each, so the reporting persons hold about 95.27% of votes despite about 16.76% of economic ownership.
  • · Filing dates: Original 13D December 23, 2025; Amendment No. 1 January 13, 2026; Amendment No. 2 September 28, 2026; Amendment No. 3 October 14, 2026.
  • · Expansion Group Ltd is described as a limited liability company without substantive operations.
  • · Reporting persons state they were not parties to the 45,000,000-share issuance and provided no funds or consideration for it.
Sunshine Biopharma Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

14-10-2026

BJI Financial Group filed a Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(c), passive investor) reporting beneficial ownership of 909,900 shares of Sunshine Biopharma Inc. common stock, representing 6.0% of the class, as of October 8, 2026. The filer certifies the shares were not acquired to influence or change control of the issuer. This is a routine passive ownership disclosure and does not indicate an acquisition of the company or any regulatory action.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating a passive investor filing rather than an activist 13D
  • · Event date of October 8, 2026; filing submitted October 14, 2026
  • · Security is common stock, par value $0.0001; CUSIP 867781809
  • · Filer is a New Jersey entity located in Marlboro Township, NJ
New Fortress Energy Inc. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 4/10

14-10-2026

Lynn M. Edens and LME 2025 Family Holdings LLC filed Amendment No. 2 and No. 1 to their Schedule 13Ds disclosing a greater than 1% change in beneficial ownership of New Fortress Energy Inc. Class A Common Stock, tied to the Issuer's Restructuring Transaction and a 1-for-50 reverse stock split effective September 11, 2026. As of that date, the Reporting Persons each ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of outstanding Class A shares, reporting 501,737 Class A shares (3.1%) against 16,321,555 shares outstanding. The filing is largely administrative, with no transactions by the Reporting Persons in the past 60 days.

  • · Both Reporting Persons report sole voting and dispositive power over 501,737 Class A Shares, with no shared power.
  • · The Reporting Persons have the right to receive proceeds from the sale of the reported shares; no other person is known to hold such rights.
  • · Family LLC was formerly known as Edens Family Holdings LLC; original Schedule 13D was filed March 18, 2021, with Amendment No. 1 filed June 14, 2021.

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