US Activist Hedge Fund Institutional SEC 13D 13G — October 27, 2026

Activist & Institutional Activity

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

6 high priority 44 medium priority 50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 50-filing batch is dominated by passive Schedule 13G and 13G/A disclosures from BlackRock, First Trust, and affiliated institutional filers, nearly all tagged neutral and materiality 2-4/10, reporting ownership positions as of 09/30/2026 and filed 10/27/2026.

The enriched fields in this batch are sparse: no period-over-period financial comparisons, forward guidance, insider transaction logs, or capital allocation data are present in the filing summaries, so quantitative trend analysis across companies is not supported by the data provided. The materially relevant developments are concentrated in a handful of 13D/A amendments involving genuine control or conviction signals: Dogwood Therapeutics (Sealbond rising to ~75.2% after a $5.0M private placement at $1.22/share), AI OKTO Corp. (Pani Corp. at ~77.2% after a spin-off distribution plus open-market buying of 130,000 shares), Pluri Inc. (CHLP crossing the 35% blocker at ~38.85%), CDT Equity (Corvus/Manoira/Regan at 22.1% after equity-settled fees and severance amid two reverse splits), and Red Robin (JCP/Jumana exiting board-level cooperation rights after director resignations). Concentration of ownership in micro-cap or thinly traded names (ETF shares, Dogwood, AI OKTO, CDT Equity) is the most notable portfolio-level pattern, while large-cap 13G filings from BlackRock are routine. Because most filings are administrative, the actionable intelligence is limited to a few control-consolidation and governance-exit events.

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

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Investment Signals (10)

  • Dogwood Therapeutics (DWTX)
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    Sealbond's private placement of 4,098,360 shares at $1.22 (~$5.0M, working-capital funded) closed Oct 26, 2026, lifting the group to ~75.2% beneficial ownership (Sealbond 67.8%, Conjoint 7.4%); Amendment No. 4 signals continued consolidation by the controlling holder [BULLISH for control stability, BEARISH for float/minority holders]

  • Panagiotidis/Pani Corp. reports ~77.2% of 4,319,916 shares after a 3,206,185-share spin-off distribution on Oct 8, 2026 plus 130,000 open-market shares bought Oct 23 for ~$1.06M at weighted prices of $6.09-$12.88; personal-funds open-market buying by the controlling holder is a conviction signal

  • CHLP acquired 833,334 shares at $1.50 under an Oct 20, 2026 SPA, settled from a $1.25M prior advance, pushing the group to ~38.85% and above the 35% blocker; purchase price is well below the $4.00 paid in Dec 2025 and Mar 2026, a notable re-pricing [BEARISH for prior-round holders, neutral-to-bullish for the controlling investor]

  • Corvus/Manoira/Regan's stake rose to 22.1% (2,064,698 shares) via 1,347,616 shares to Manoira as a $195,000 evaluation fee at $0.1447 and 499,616 shares to Dr. Regan from $65,000 of severance converted at $0.1301 [BEARISH, reflects dilution and equity-for-cash settlements at very low prices]

  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB)
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    Amendment No. 4 shows directors Pappas and Martin resigned Oct 23, 2026, JCP and Jumana irrevocably waived replacement-designee rights, and the group agreement terminated; combined ~3.6M shares (~19%) unchanged with no open-market trades beyond RSU vesting, signaling an exit from board engagement rather than a position exit [NEUTRAL-to-BEARISH for activist influence]

  • Empire Petroleum (EP) (NEUTRAL)
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    Energy Evolution Master Fund's Amendment No. 5 restates its 13D and reports 11,695,889 shares (28.1%) as of Oct 23, 2026; the position is long-held and the amendment reports no new purchase or sale, implying a stable strategic holder

  • Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (NEUTRAL)
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    BlackRock reports 7,711,515 shares (~14.0%) with sole dispositive power, with the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF noted above 5%, indicating index-driven ownership concentration rather than conviction-driven buying

  • Capri Holdings (CPRI) (NEUTRAL)
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    BlackRock's 16,778,123-share (14.8%) stake with 16,551,601 sole voting power is a passive index-level position; the ~14.8% concentration is high for a large-cap and warrants monitoring for any shift toward active-manager status

  • Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) (NEUTRAL)
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    BlackRock reports 10,928,736 shares (15.1%) with 10,682,218 sole voting power; the aggregate institutional concentration is significant for a utility, and the filing carries no change-in-control intent

  • Molina Healthcare (MOH) (NEUTRAL)
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    BlackRock's 4,805,370 shares (9.2%) with 4,643,506 sole voting power and only BlackRock Fund Advisors above 5% is a routine holding update, with no stated activist engagement

Risk Flags (9)

  • Sealbond's Oct 2026 placement lifts control to ~75.2% on a 38,227,913-share base; with the controlling holder above 75%, minority holders face limited influence and ownership percentages remain sensitive to further issuance

  • Pani Corp. at ~77.2% of 4,319,916 shares after a spin-off distribution leaves a very thin public float; the Series B Preferred (40,000 shares, 100,000 votes each via Pelagos) further concentrates voting control

  • Two reverse splits in 2026 (1-for-10 in July, 1-for-25 in September), equity settlements at $0.1447 and $0.1301 per share, and Dr. Regan listed as CEO despite resignation effective Aug 31, 2026 indicate weak governance transparency and heavy dilution

  • The filing reports acquisition 'for investment purposes' while the same group receives equity in lieu of cash fees and severance, a related-party pattern that merits scrutiny

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    CHLP's 38.85% stake exceeds the 35% beneficial-ownership limitation, blocking exercise of 625,000 March 2026 warrants; the group is accumulating at $1.50 well below prior $4.00 pricing, a reference-price reset that undermines earlier investor economics

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    The JCP/Jumana cooperation-agreement termination and director resignations remove the activist's board-level influence, and the group agreement was dissolved; this leaves governance without the prior activist monitoring function

  • The 2024 Bridge Note was scheduled to mature Feb 15, 2026, and the amendment does not state its current status; EEF's 28.1% stake and the unverified note status create refinancing or dilution uncertainty

  • Virgin Galactic (SPCE)/Undisclosed Change [LOW-MEDIUM RISK]
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    BlackRock's 12,736,846 shares (8.4%) amendment does not specify what changed from the prior filing, leaving the nature of the position change undisclosed

  • Senseonics (SENS)/Threshold Proximity [LOW RISK]
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    BlackRock's 2,743,263 shares (~5.2%) sits just above the 5% reporting line, and IRADIMED (IRMD) at 4.96% sits just below it; marginal holdings near thresholds are prone to filing-status changes

Opportunities (6)

  • Sealbond's $1.22/share placement with working-capital funding signals the controlling holder is willing to fund the company directly, which may support near-term liquidity and a potential take-private path at a premium to the placement price

  • Panagiotidis's open-market purchase of 130,000 shares at $6.09-$12.88 across a $5.53-$13.36 range, following the Oct 8 spin-off, is a visible conviction signal from a controlling holder with stated personal funds

  • CHLP's $1.50 entry versus $4.00 in prior rounds and $4.61 in January 2025 implies a sharp valuation reset; any re-rating toward prior round prices would be a meaningful upside catalyst for the controlling investor [OPPORTUNITY, speculative]

  • If the 2024 Bridge Note has been repaid or converted, the removal of that overhang and EEF's conversion history could clear the path for a re-rating; verifying note status is the key diligence item [OPPORTUNITY, conditional]

  • With 14.0% held by BlackRock and iShares small-cap exposure above 5%, index rebalancing flows can provide liquidity events around quarterly reconstitution [OPPORTUNITY, technical]

  • With the cooperation agreement terminated and board designees waived, the company is free of activist-driven board turnover, which can simplify the strategic path for management and reduce governance-overhang discounts

Sector Themes (5)

  • Passive Institutional Concentration Across Mid/Small-Cap Names
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    BlackRock files 13G/A on at least 20 issuers in this batch with stakes of 5-37%, including UTI (14.0%), Capri (14.8%), SWX (15.1%), Sunbelt (5.2%), and iShares ETFs at 26.6-37.0%; the pattern shows index-driven ownership concentrating in small and mid caps, a structural rather than thesis-driven trend

  • Control Consolidation in Micro-Caps via Equity Issuance
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    Dogwood (~75.2%), AI OKTO (~77.2%), and CDT Equity (22.1% group, but with heavy dilution) show that small-cap governance is increasingly driven by controlling holders acquiring stock through private placements, spin-offs, and equity-for-fee settlements, which dilutes minority holders

  • First Trust Passive Filings Dominate ETF-Level Disclosures
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    At least 17 First Trust 13G/A and 13G filings report holdings of 5-75% in First Trust ETFs (e.g., FT Vest Buffer series at 65-75%), indicating that the sponsor's own UIT and ETF structures account for a large share of reported ownership; these are structural disclosures with limited thesis content

  • Activist Retreat and Governance Normalization
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    Red Robin's JCP/Jumana exit from board engagement, following director resignations and the termination of cooperation rights, is a single data point, but it fits a broader pattern of activists stepping back once board representation is achieved or restructured

  • Threshold-Driven Filing Behavior
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    Several holdings cluster just above or below 5% (Senseonics 5.2%, Sunbelt 5.2%, Cannae 5.8%, IRADIMED 4.96%, Tucows 5.0%, Graham 5.18%), indicating that filing status is sensitive to small share-count changes and that position-size monitoring around the 5% line is a recurring need

Watch List (7)

  • Dogwood Therapeutics (DWTX)
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    Sealbond's ownership at ~75.2% after the Oct 26, 2026 placement closed; monitor for further Amendments (the 13D/A cadence is roughly every 6-12 months) and any take-private or merger filing that would follow control consolidation

  • Pani Corp.'s ~77.2% stake and the controlling holder's open-market purchases in late October; watch for additional Schedule I purchases and any move to deregister or delist given the thin float

  • CHLP's 38.85% stake above the 35% blocker and the 625,000 March 2026 warrants currently unexercisable; monitor for a waiver, a further Securities Purchase Agreement, or a Schedule 13D amendment as the Oct 2026 warrants (833,334 shares at $1.65) become exercisable

  • Corvus/Manoira/Regan's 22.1% stake after equity-settled fees and severance, plus two reverse splits in 2026; watch for further share issuances, a Form 8-K on CEO succession (Regan's Aug 31 resignation vs. the principal-occupation listing), and any new reverse split

  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB)
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    Post-resignation governance and the JCP/Jumana exit from the cooperation agreement; monitor the next 13D/A or Form 4 filings to see whether the ~19% combined stake changes and whether JCP files separately

  • Empire Petroleum (EP)
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    Status of the 2024 Bridge Note (scheduled maturity Feb 15, 2026) and EEF's 28.1% position; verify through the next 10-Q/10-K whether the note was repaid, extended, or converted, as the amendment does not disclose this

  • Capri Holdings (CPRI) and Southwest Gas (SWX)
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    BlackRock stakes of 14.8% and 15.1% respectively are at the high end of passive institutional concentration; monitor the next quarterly 13G/A for any move toward 5%+ active-holder status or a material change in the reported sole voting power

Filing Analyses (50)
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 16,022,071 shares (67.68%) of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII's 25 FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (ticker class 33740U505), as of the 09/30/2026 reporting date. The filing is a routine passive-ownership amendment made under Rule 13d-1(b), with no change of control intent certified. Because the filing reports ownership of roughly two-thirds of the fund's shares, it is a notable concentration disclosure rather than a sign of corporate action.

  • · Filing is made jointly under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) per Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement dated October 27, 2026
  • · Shares are held largely through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and other registered investment companies/separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.; the trustee, not the filers, votes the UIT shares
  • · All three reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares
  • · Reporting persons certify the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G neutral materiality 2/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 15,176 shares, representing 5.06% of the outstanding shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - January, CUSIP 33740U430) as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b) and the reporting persons certify the holdings were acquired in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with The Charger Corporation as General Partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. acts as sponsor of unit investment trusts holding issuer shares; no individual UIT sponsored by it holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares
  • · First Trust Advisors L.P. acts as portfolio supervisor/investment advisor for UITs and other vehicles holding the shares
  • · Voting power over the UIT-held shares rests with the trustee, not the reporting persons; each entity disclaims beneficial ownership
  • · Filing is signed by James M. Dykas on behalf of all three reporting persons, dated 10/27/2026
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 3,023,033 shares of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) common stock, representing 5.09% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filers report no sole voting power over these shares; First Trust Advisors L.P. holds shared voting power over 3,005,306 shares, while First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds 17,727 shares with shared dispositive power as sponsor of unit investment trusts. The filing is a passive-investor disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b) and does not report any change in control intent.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating passive holdings by a broker-dealer/investment adviser group rather than an activist or control-seeking stake.
  • · All three filers 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.
  • · The filers disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares, and voting power is exercised by unit investment trust trustees rather than the filers.
Dogwood Therapeutics, Inc. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

27-10-2026

Sealbond Limited, a Hong Kong-based holder affiliated with CK Life Sciences, amended its Schedule 13D to disclose the October 26, 2026 closing of a private placement in which it bought 4,098,360 shares of Dogwood Therapeutics (DWTX) common stock at $1.22 per share (~$5.0 million, funded from working capital). Following the closing, the reporting group's aggregate beneficial ownership rises to roughly 75.2%, with Sealbond holding 67.8% directly and affiliate Conjoint Inc. holding 7.4%. The filing reflects a further consolidation of control by the existing majority holder, with no mixed performance metrics disclosed.

  • · Sealbond's stake rose from prior holdings to 67.8% after the private placement closed on October 26, 2026, which is the 13D/A's trigger event.
  • · The filing is Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13D, following Amendments filed October 15, 2024, March 17, 2025, November 25, 2025 and October 21, 2026, indicating an ongoing series of changes in the holder's position.
  • · Share count basis for percentages is 38,227,913 shares, including 4,098,360 newly issued shares, so ownership percentages are sensitive to the issuer's outstanding share count.
Quantinuum Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 1,664,459 Class A shares of Quantinuum Inc. as of 09/30/2026, representing 4.5% of the class, with sole voting power over 1,521,301 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,664,459 shares. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b) and does not indicate any change in control intent; no return or performance metrics are reported.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A (amendment) with a 09/30/2026 event date, filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a holding company (HC) on behalf of BlackRock business units.
  • · Quantinuum's principal business address is 303 S Technology Court, Broomfield, CO; the company is incorporated in Delaware and has a fiscal year end of December 31.
  • · Filing includes an updated power of attorney dated July 1, 2025 that revokes a prior January 28, 2025 power of attorney, and an Item 7 exhibit listing subsidiaries that collectively hold the position.
  • · The reporting person certifies the shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
FrontView REIT, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,490,351 shares of FrontView REIT, Inc. (FVR) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 10.2% of the outstanding class. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting person certifying the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Reported holdings are attributed to BlackRock's Reporting Business Units under SEC Release No. 34-39538; other disaggregated BlackRock business units are excluded from this filing.
  • · The filing is a LIVE amendment with a 09/30/2026 event date, filed October 27, 2026 with accession number 0002052113-26-001075.
  • · Each reported holding is held under Rule 13d-1(b) as a holding company (HC) classification.
  • · The filing includes a power of attorney (dated July 1, 2025) authorizing named attorneys-in-fact to file on BlackRock's behalf, and an Exhibit 99 listing subsidiaries that contribute to the reported position.
  • · The filer states no single person's interest in FVR common stock exceeds five percent of outstanding shares, with dividend and sale proceeds rights spread across multiple persons.
2023 ETF Series Trust SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 294,527 common shares, representing 4.8% of the outstanding common stock of the subject issuer, as of 09/30/2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) by a holding company (HC) on behalf of certain BlackRock business units, with sole voting and dispositive power reported over the full position. No acquisition, control intent, or other material corporate action is disclosed.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b) with a stated certification that 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
  • · Ownership is reported as 0 sole voting power and 294,527 sole dispositive power, with 0 shared voting and dispositive power
  • · Filing states that no single person's interest in the subject common stock exceeds five percent of total outstanding shares
  • · Filing references a power of attorney dated July 1, 2025 that revokes a prior power of attorney dated January 28, 2025
  • · Item 7 exhibit references BlackRock Investment Management, LLC as an entity owning 5% or greater of the class
Skillz Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,071,765 Class A shares of Firy Inc. (formerly Skillz Inc., NYSE: SKLZ), representing 8.1% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a passive, ordinary-course disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b) by a holding-company business unit, and it certifies no intent to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is a LIVE Schedule 13G filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional filer rather than an activist 13D filer.
  • · Ownership is reported on a sole-power basis (1,071,765 shares sole voting and dispositive power, zero shared power).
  • · Filer notes the holding is attributable to the 'HC NCBR Fund - JPM PB Sleeve' and that the interest exceeds 5% of outstanding common stock.
  • · Exhibit 99 discloses that Aperio Group, LLC, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., and BlackRock Investment Management, LLC are also referenced; Aperio and BlackRock Investment Management are listed as affiliates within the reporting group.
  • · Subject company CIK 0001801661 is listed with Las Vegas, NV business address; the issuer's former names were Skillz Inc. (renamed 2020-12-17) and Flying Eagle Acquisition Corp.
  • · Filer disclaims that securities held by other disaggregated BlackRock business units are included, per SEC Release No. 34-39538.
  • · Power of attorney dated July 1, 2025 revokes a prior POA dated January 28, 2025.
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/ SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,084,329 shares of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 8.1% of the class. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive institutional holder, with BlackRock certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control. The filing is largely administrative in nature, reflecting a routine periodic ownership update.

  • · Filing is an amendment (LIVE status) to a Schedule 13G filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualifying institutional investor.
  • · Shared voting and dispositive power is not reported; 958,296 shares are held with sole voting power and 1,084,329 with sole dispositive power.
  • · Beneficial ownership is reported at the Reporting Business Unit level; holdings of other disaggregated BlackRock business units are excluded per SEC Release No. 34-39538.
  • · Exhibit 99 lists the BlackRock subsidiaries and affiliates whose holdings may be aggregated, with the note that certain entities individually hold 5% or more of the class.
  • · A power of attorney dated July 1, 2025 (superseding a January 28, 2025 POA) authorizes designated BlackRock personnel to execute and file this and related regulatory reports.
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 6,155,437 shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (FULC) common stock, representing 8.1% of the outstanding class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) by a passive institutional holder certifying the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control. Of the reported position, 5,436,791 shares carry sole voting power and 6,155,437 shares carry sole dispositive power, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A with event date 09/30/2026, filed 10/27/2026 under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating an institutional investor filing.
  • · Filer is a Delaware LLC at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY; its sole member is BlackRock Finance, Inc., and the holding is reported at the BlackRock, Inc. level as a Hold Company (HC).
  • · Reported ownership is below the 5% threshold for any single underlying BlackRock subsidiary, per the exhibit disclosure that no one person's interest exceeds five percent of total outstanding common shares.
  • · Exhibit 99 (Item 7) lists the BlackRock subsidiaries that may hold the position, including BlackRock Advisors, LLC, Aperio Group, LLC, and BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, among others.
  • · Exhibit 24 is a power of attorney dated July 1, 2025, revoking a January 28, 2025 POA, authorizing listed BlackRock personnel to file Schedules 13D/13G and related forms.
RxSight, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,491,612 shares of RxSight, Inc. (RXST) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 8.4% of the outstanding common shares. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive institutional holder, with BlackRock certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

  • · Reporting entity is classified as a holding company (HC) and the filing is a LIVE amendment (Rule 13d-1(b) institutional filer).
  • · Sole voting power is 3,082,879 shares; the remaining ~408,733 shares of the 3,491,612 total are held without voting power on the cover page figures.
  • · Ownership is not concentrated in any single person above 5%; various persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds.
  • · Filing was made under a Power of Attorney dated July 1, 2025, revoking a prior January 28, 2025 POA; Item 7 lists the BlackRock subsidiaries that may hold the reported shares.
  • · Filing date is October 27, 2026, with ownership reported as of September 30, 2026.
iSHARES TRUST SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed Amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 53,500 shares of common stock of iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF (CUSIP 46436E254), representing 33.4% of the outstanding shares as of 09/30/2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) by a holding company (HC) on behalf of its Reporting Business Units, and the filer certifies the holdings were acquired in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control.

  • · Filing is a 'LIVE' amendment filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional holder reporting under the 1934 Act
  • · Holder beneficially owns more than 5% of the ETF's outstanding common stock, triggering the reporting obligation
  • · Filer is a Delaware LLC with principal office at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY; issuer's business address is 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
  • · Exhibit 24 includes a Power of Attorney dated July 1, 2025 that revokes a prior POA dated January 28, 2025, authorizing 14 named attorneys-in-fact to file Schedules 13D/13G and other SEC forms
  • · Exhibit 99 notes BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. as an entity that beneficially owns 5% or greater of the security class
iSHARES TRUST SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(b), LIVE) reporting beneficial ownership of 43,546,459 shares of common stock of the iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (CUSIP 46429B747), representing 26.6% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing states that sole voting and dispositive power rests with 43,546,432 shares, with 27 shares held under shared power. The filing is a routine ownership disclosure by a passive institutional holder certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Filing is a LIVE amendment under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating an institutional investor filing rather than a 13D activist filing
  • · Three entities each individually hold more than 5% of the ETF's outstanding shares: BlackRock LifePath Index Retirement Fund, BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Fund, and iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
  • · Filing references SEC Release No. 34-39538 and notes that certain BlackRock business units are disaggregated from the reporting units
  • · Power of attorney dated July 1, 2025 revokes the prior power of attorney dated January 28, 2025 and authorizes 14 named attorneys-in-fact to sign filings
iShares, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 6,262,064 shares of common stock of iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (CUSIP 46434G772), representing 5.7% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive, ordinary-course disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with 6,190,748 shares held with sole voting power and 6,262,064 with sole dispositive power, and no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G (LIVE) under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course without intent to change or influence control of the issuer.
  • · The 5.7% stake exceeds the 5% threshold; the filing notes the interest of iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF in the Taiwan ETF's common stock is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
  • · Reporting is made on behalf of BlackRock business units under SEC Release No. 34-39538, and the filing reports holdings under the BlackRock, Inc. Reporting Business Units structure.
  • · Exhibit 24 contains a Power of Attorney dated July 1, 2025, revoking a prior January 28, 2025 power of attorney, authorizing named attorneys-in-fact to file ownership reports including Schedules 13D/13G and Forms 3, 4, 5, 13F, 13H, SHO and N-PX.
  • · Filing was submitted October 27, 2026 with an event date of 09/30/2026; the issuer's stated fiscal year end is 08/31 and the filer's is 12/31.
BlackRock ETF Trust SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 400,000 shares of common stock in iShares Technology Opportunities Active ETF (CIK 0001761055, CUSIP 09290C772), representing 37.0% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) and is a passive ownership disclosure certifying the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control. No change in control or transaction details are disclosed in the filing text.

  • · Filing type is a Schedule 13G/A (LIVE), with event date 09/30/2026 and filing date 10/27/2026
  • · Reporting person is classified as a holding company (HC) under Rule 13d-1(b), a qualifying institutional filer
  • · Sole voting and sole dispositive power each reported at 400,000 shares; no shared voting or dispositive power
  • · Filing notes the ownership exceeds five percent of outstanding common stock as held by BlackRock iShares Seed
  • · Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney dated July 1, 2025 appoints 14 attorneys-in-fact and revokes the January 28, 2025 POA
  • · Exhibit 99 (Item 7) states BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. beneficially owns 5% or greater of the class
Cannae Holdings, Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,522,312 shares of Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE) common stock, representing 5.8% of the outstanding class as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive, ordinary-course disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with sole dispositive power over 2,522,312 shares and sole voting power over 2,319,903 shares, and no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

  • · Filing is a LIVE Schedule 13G filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor certifying the shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control.
  • · Reported holding is at the 5% disclosure threshold; the filing states no single person's interest exceeds five percent when aggregated by individual persons, and reporting is made on a business-unit basis under SEC Release No. 34-39538.
  • · Filing includes a Power of Attorney (Exhibit 24) dated July 1, 2025, revoking a prior POA dated January 28, 2025, and an Item 7 exhibit listing subsidiary entities that may hold reportable positions.
  • · Shares held are attributed to BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC, classified with reporting person type HC (holding company).
Wave Life Sciences Ltd. SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 13,356,138 shares of Wave Life Sciences, Inc. (WVE) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 6.8% of the outstanding class. The filing reports sole voting power over 13,040,746 shares and sole dispositive power over 13,356,138 shares, and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a holding company on behalf of its Reporting Business Units. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure with a certification that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G (LIVE) under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor filing rather than an activist 13D.
  • · Ownership is reported in aggregate across BlackRock's Reporting Business Units and subsidiaries per SEC Release No. 34-39538; no single person's interest exceeds 5% of outstanding common shares.
  • · The filer certifies the holdings were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
CDT Equity Inc. SC 13D/A mixed materiality 6/10

27-10-2026

Corvus Capital Ltd., Manoira Corporation and CEO Dr. Andrew Regan filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,064,698 shares of CDT Equity Inc. (22.1% of outstanding common stock as of October 23, 2026) following two share issuances on October 22-23, 2026: 1,347,616 shares to Manoira as payment of a $195,000 evaluation fee at $0.1447 per share, and 499,616 shares to Dr. Regan from conversion of $65,000 of his $300,000 severance (at $0.1301 per share). The filing reflects a mixed picture: the reporting group's combined stake is substantial and rose through these issuances, yet the filing reports the stake was acquired for investment purposes, the issuer completed two reverse stock splits in 2026 (1-for-10 in July and 1-for-25 in September), and the disclosed share prices are low, indicating the equity has been heavily diluted or repriced.

  • · Manoira's stake is subject to a 1-for-10 and a 1-for-25 reverse split in 2026, so prior share counts in earlier 13D amendments are not directly comparable
  • · Dr. Regan resigned as CEO and director of CDT Equity effective August 31, 2026, yet the filing lists him as CEO of the Issuer in his principal occupation
  • · Share issuances were made in lieu of cash payments, with the Issuer settling a fee and severance obligations through equity at low per-share prices
  • · Filing states the Reporting Persons acquired shares for investment purposes and reserves the right to change their plans, including possible future proposals regarding the Issuer
  • · Minor inconsistency in the filing: the cover page lists Manoira at 14.5% while Item 5 lists it at 22.1%
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 12,736,846 shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc (SPCE) common stock, representing 8.4% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a passive-investor disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), with BlackRock certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control of the issuer. The filing does not specify the change from the prior amendment, and no sentiment-driven operational news about Virgin Galactic is contained in the document.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A (amendment), reporting holdings as of 09/30/2026 and filed 10/27/2026
  • · Reporting entity filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor filing rather than an activist 13D
  • · Ownership is held across multiple BlackRock subsidiaries and affiliates, with BlackRock disclaiming beneficial ownership of securities held by separately disaggregated business units
  • · Holders have the right to receive or direct dividends/sale proceeds; no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the outstanding common shares per the filing's Item 8/9 language
SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 15,872,685 shares of SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (SLS) common stock, representing 7.9% of the outstanding class, as of September 30, 2026. The filing reports sole voting power over 15,499,019 shares and sole dispositive power over 15,872,685 shares, and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive institutional holder. The filing is routine beneficial-ownership disclosure and does not indicate any change in control intent.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A (LIVE) under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor filing rather than an activist 13D
  • · Certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to change or influence control of the issuer
  • · Ownership is reported across multiple BlackRock business units and subsidiaries, per SEC Release No. 34-39538
  • · BlackRock's reported 7.9% stake is below the 10% threshold and no single BlackRock affiliate is reported to hold 5% or more individually
  • · Filing references a power of attorney dated January 21, 2025 authorizing named BlackRock personnel to execute Schedule 13G filings
GLOBUS MEDICAL INC SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 10,704,283 shares of Globus Medical Inc (GMED) Class A common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 8.0% of the outstanding class. The filing reports sole voting power over 10,335,190 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,704,283 shares, and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by a parent holding company on behalf of its reporting business units. The filing is a routine passive-investor disclosure with no change in control intent certified.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A, LIVE) under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor filing as a passive holder
  • · Certification states the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of GMED
  • · BlackRock reports that no single person's interest exceeds five percent of GMED's outstanding common shares, which is inconsistent with the 8.0% aggregate figure and reflects the reporting business unit aggregation language
  • · Filing references a 2025 power of attorney authorizing multiple BlackRock officers to sign regulatory filings, superseding an April 30, 2023 POA
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,743,263 shares of Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (SENS) common stock as of 09/30/2026, representing approximately 5.2% of the outstanding class. Of these, BlackRock reports sole voting power over 2,702,548 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,743,263 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing is a passive-investor disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), and no change of control or activist intent is indicated.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A (amendment) filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional investor with passive intent
  • · Certification states securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control of the issuer
  • · Ownership is reported on behalf of multiple BlackRock reporting business units, per SEC Release No. 34-39538
  • · Filing was executed under a power of attorney dated January 21, 2025, which revoked a prior April 30, 2023 power of attorney
  • · Reporting person is classified as a holding company (HC) and the filing is marked as a LIVE filing
IRADIMED CORP SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 634,738 shares of IRADIMED CORP (IRMD) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing approximately 4.96% of the outstanding class. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b) by an institutional investment manager, and the holding sits just below the 5% reporting threshold. No change in control intent is asserted.

  • · Reported holdings are split between 614,615 shares with sole voting and dispositive power and 0 shares with shared power, with aggregate beneficial ownership of 634,738 shares.
  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), the institutional investor provision, and is signed as of October 27, 2026.
  • · Certification states the shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
  • · Filing covers holdings from the reporting business units of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries, per SEC Release No. 34-39538; certain business units are disaggregated and excluded.
  • · Exhibit 99 lists the individual BlackRock subsidiaries and affiliates that beneficially own 5% or more of the class, with a footnote indicating the entity holding 5% or more is being reported.
MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,805,370 shares of Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH) common stock, representing 9.2% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a passive disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), with BlackRock certifying the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control. Sole voting power is reported over 4,643,506 shares, with no shared voting power and no shares reported as having shared dispositive power beyond the 4,805,370 total.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a passive institutional holder rather than an activist or control-seeking investor.
  • · Reporting covers business units of BlackRock, Inc. collectively; certain subsidiaries disaggregated per SEC Release No. 34-39538 are excluded.
  • · Only one BlackRock subsidiary (BlackRock Fund Advisors) is identified as beneficially owning 5% or more of MOH's class (Exhibit 99 / Item 7).
  • · Filing is dated October 27, 2026, with ownership measured as of September 30, 2026; the filing identifies MOH's business address as Long Beach, CA.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(b), LIVE filing) reporting beneficial ownership of 10,928,736 shares of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (SWX) common stock as of 09/30/2026, representing 15.1% of the class. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 10,682,218 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,928,736 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure made by a passive institutional holder certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a holding company (HC) with 0 shares of shared voting or dispositive power, indicating holdings are reported by business units under SEC Release No. 34-39538.
  • · Only BlackRock Fund Advisors is noted as beneficially owning 5% or more of the SWX class, per Exhibit 99 (Item 7).
  • · Shares are held for various persons with rights to dividends or sale proceeds; no single person's interest exceeds 5% of outstanding common shares, per BlackRock's statement.
  • · Filing dated October 27, 2026; accession number 0002012383-26-003940; signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 21,121,869 shares of Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (SUNB) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing approximately 5.2% of the outstanding class. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 18,943,063 shares and sole dispositive power over 21,121,869 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting entity certifying the holdings were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment (live filing) with an event date of 09/30/2026, submitted October 27, 2026 under Rule 13d-1(b), typically used by qualified institutional investors.
  • · Filing covers holdings across multiple BlackRock subsidiaries and business units, disaggregated per SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998).
  • · BlackRock reports no shared voting or dispositive power and no ownership by any single entity exceeding 5% outside the aggregate holding, per the filing's Item 8 and Item 9 disclosures.
  • · Exhibit 24 contains a power of attorney dated January 21, 2025, revoking a prior April 30, 2023 power of attorney, authorizing named attorneys-in-fact to file Schedules 13D/13G and other SEC forms.
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,360,950 shares of Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (MMI) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 8.9% of the class. The filing reflects sole dispositive power over 3,360,950 shares and sole voting power over 3,300,186 shares, and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive holding by a holding company. No control intent is asserted, and the filing is a routine regulatory disclosure rather than a change in strategic direction.

  • · Filing type is Schedule 13G/A, filed under Rule 13d-1(b) by BlackRock, Inc. as a holding company (HC) on October 27, 2026
  • · Event date of 09/30/2026 is the reference date for the reported ownership position
  • · Ownership is held across multiple BlackRock subsidiaries; BlackRock, Inc. reports on behalf of Reporting Business Units
  • · Filing states no single person's interest exceeds five percent of outstanding common shares when reported on a disaggregated basis, and BlackRock itself is the only reporting person above that threshold
  • · Filing includes a certification that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 7,711,515 shares of Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing approximately 14.0% of the outstanding class. The filing discloses sole dispositive power over 7,711,515 shares, with no sole voting power reported. The stake is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A filed under Rule 13d-1(b), with an event date of 09/30/2026 and filing date of 10/27/2026
  • · Reported holdings are aggregated across BlackRock business units under SEC Release No. 34-39538; certain disaggregated units are excluded
  • · Shares held through iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF exceed five percent of UTI's outstanding common stock, per the filing's Item 4 disclosure
  • · Certification states the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business without intent to change or influence control of the issuer
  • · Reporting person's CIK is 0002012383 and UTI's CIK is 0001261654; UTI is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Phoenix, AZ
  • · Power of attorney dated January 21, 2025 authorizes listed attorneys-in-fact to sign SEC filings on BlackRock's behalf
Capri Holdings Ltd SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 16,778,123 shares of Capri Holdings Ltd common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 14.8% of the class. BlackRock reports sole dispositive power over the full amount and sole voting power over 16,551,601 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. The filing is a passive ownership disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), with the certification that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G/A (amendment) with a LIVE event type, dated October 27, 2026, with ownership as of 09/30/2026.
  • · The 14.8% stake is attributed to BlackRock's Reporting Business Units under SEC Release No. 34-39538, and the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF's interest is noted as exceeding five percent of outstanding common stock.
  • · BlackRock reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power; the entire position is reported as sole power.
  • · Filing references Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney dated January 21, 2025) authorizing BlackRock personnel to sign regulatory filings.
AI OKTO Corp. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 7/10

27-10-2026

Pani Corp. and its sole shareholder Petros Panagiotis Panagiotidis filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D on AI OKTO Corp. (AIOK), reporting beneficial ownership of 3,336,185 common shares, or approximately 77.2% of the 4,319,916 shares outstanding per the issuer's September 9, 2026 Form 20-F. The increase reflects 3,206,185 shares distributed in the October 8, 2026 Spin-Off Transaction plus 130,000 shares purchased in the open market on October 23, 2026 for a total of $1,059,604.00 (excluding commission). Pelagos Holdings Corp., controlled by Mr. Panagiotidis, also holds 40,000 Series B Preferred Shares, each carrying the voting power of 100,000 common shares.

  • · Open-market purchases in Schedule I were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $6.0925 to $12.8777 per share on October 23, 2026, with price ranges spanning $5.53 to $13.36.
  • · Mr. Panagiotidis disclaims beneficial ownership of the Pani Corp. shares except to the extent of his pecuniary, voting and dispositive interests.
  • · The purchase funds were stated to be personal funds of Mr. Panagiotidis routed through controlled entities.
  • · The Sole Director is not known to own any Shares.
  • · The Original Schedule 13D was filed October 16, 2026; this amendment is dated October 27, 2026.
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

27-10-2026

JCP Investment Management and Jumana Capital Investments, both Red Robin shareholders, filed Amendment No. 4 to their Schedule 13D disclosing that directors James C. Pappas and Christopher Martin resigned from the board effective October 23, 2026, that both funds waived their cooperation-agreement rights to appoint replacement designees, and that the group agreement was terminated. Combined beneficial ownership is reported at roughly 3.6 million shares (about 19% of outstanding), with no open-market transactions in the past 60 days beyond RSU vesting, so the filing signals an exit from the board-level engagement rather than a change in position size.

  • · Each of Pappas and Martin had 31,662 RSUs accelerated upon resignation, with the Issuer also accelerating this vesting.
  • · Both Reporting Persons irrevocably waived rights to appoint a Replacement Investor Designee, terminating Section 1 cooperation rights for the JCP Parties as of October 23, 2026.
  • · Jumana Capital and Martin cease to be Reporting Persons under this filing and will file separately; JCP continues as a joint filer under a new Joint Filing Agreement dated October 27, 2026.
  • · The Group Agreement's stated term ended on the second anniversary of its effective date, but the parties had continued coordinating until this termination.
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 21,257,802 shares of common stock of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (formerly Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc, ticker HLX), representing 11.5% of the class as of 09/30/2026. The filing reports sole voting power over 20,796,970 shares and sole dispositive power over 21,257,802 shares, and is filed under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive institutional holder certifying the securities were not acquired to influence control. The filing is routine beneficial ownership disclosure with no reported change in control intent.

  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) and includes a certification that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of the issuer
  • · The filing covers business units of BlackRock, Inc. only; securities of disaggregated business units are excluded per SEC Release No. 34-39538
  • · Only BlackRock Fund Advisors is noted as beneficially owning 5% or more of the class being reported
  • · Filing was executed under a Power of Attorney dated January 21, 2025, which revokes a prior April 30, 2023 power of attorney
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,956,777 shares of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS) common stock as of September 30, 2026, representing 11.4% of the class. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 4,844,156 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,956,777 shares, and the filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a holding company parent (HC) on an institutional basis.

  • · Filing is a 13G/A (amendment) filed October 27, 2026 under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a passive institutional holder certifying no intent to influence control of the issuer.
  • · BlackRock's 11.4% stake exceeds the 5% reporting threshold; the filing notes no single person other than BlackRock (via reporting business units) holds more than 5% of FCFS shares.
  • · Exhibit 99 identifies the BlackRock subsidiaries whose holdings are aggregated in this filing, with BlackRock Fund Advisors flagged as the entity itself owning 5% or more of the class.
  • · Exhibit 24 is a power of attorney dated January 21, 2025 authorizing named BlackRock officers to execute and file Schedules 13D/13G and related forms, revoking a prior April 30, 2023 power of attorney.
Pluri Inc. SC 13D/A neutral materiality 6/10

27-10-2026

Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed by Chutzpah Holdings Limited (CHL), Chutzpah Holdings LP (CHLP), Plantae Bioscience Ltd. and Alexandre Weinstein discloses CHLP's acquisition of 833,334 Pluri Inc. common shares at $1.50 per share under an October 20, 2026 Securities Purchase Agreement, settled by applying a $1,250,000 advance made under a June 14, 2026 Advance Subscription Agreement. The aggregate reporting group now beneficially owns 4,561,616 shares, or approximately 38.85% of outstanding common stock, above the 35% beneficial ownership limitation that blocks exercise of 625,000 March 2026 CHLP warrants. The October 2026 warrants (833,334 shares at $1.65) are excluded because they are not exercisable within 60 days.

  • · Reporting group ownership crossed the 35% Beneficial Ownership Limitation, blocking exercise of 625,000 March 2026 CHLP warrants
  • · October 2026 shares were acquired at $1.50 per share, well below the $4.00 CHLP paid in December 2025 and March 2026 and the $4.61 price in the January 2025 SPA
  • · The $1.25M purchase was settled from a prior advance rather than new cash, per the June 14, 2026 Advance Subscription Agreement
  • · The filing states it is primarily for disclosing the October 2026 acquisition; a reported 'fifth amendment' date of [July 1], 2026 contains an unfilled bracket placeholder
  • · Weinstein's 4,561,616 share figure includes 641 RSUs vesting November 25, 2026, and excludes 3,203 unvested RSUs
EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP SC 13D/A neutral materiality 7/10

27-10-2026

Energy Evolution Master Fund, Ltd. (EEF) filed Amendment No. 5 to its Schedule 13D on Empire Petroleum Corp (EP), restating the filing in its entirety and reporting beneficial ownership of 11,695,889 shares of common stock, representing 28.1% of the class, as of October 23, 2026. The amendment is primarily a historical restatement of EEF's acquisition history since 2020 (warrant exercises, convertible note conversions, the Securities Purchase Agreement, Bridge Loans, the 2024 Bridge Note, and the April 2024 Rights Offering participation), and it lists the reverse split adjustment (1-for-4, effective March 7, 2022) that underpins the per-share pricing.

  • · Filing is Amendment No. 5 and restates the Schedule 13D in its entirety, following Amendments filed in 2021, 2022, 2024 and July 7, 2026.
  • · The 2024 Bridge Note was scheduled to mature February 15, 2026; the filing does not state its current status, which should be verified against later disclosures.
  • · The amendment does not describe any new purchase, sale, or stated intent change in this excerpt; the ownership figure is the principal current update.
  • · Phil E. Mulacek and Sterling Mulacek share the Mulacek surname with EEF-related dealings, indicating related-party relationships that warrant governance review.
  • · EEF is a Cayman Islands investment fund focused on oil and gas assets and low-carbon transition companies, with a Texas business address.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV SC 13G neutral materiality 2/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 261,888 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV (CIK 0001517936), representing 5.14% of the class (security identified as CUSIP 33738D838, the First Trust Intermediate Government Opportunities ETF). The position is reported as of 09/30/2026 under Rule 13d-1(b) and is described as held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure with no reported sole voting power and no indication of control activity.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional filer (broker-dealer and investment adviser status) rather than an active 13D activist filing
  • · 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
  • · All reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares
  • · Joint filing agreement executed under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); The Charger Corporation is General Partner of both First Trust entities
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI SC 13G/A neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 20,689,479 shares (71.10%) of First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (CUSIP 33738R845), an investment vehicle within First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI, as of 09/30/2026. The filing is an amendment to a prior 13G, filed under Rule 13d-1(b), and the reporting persons certify the holdings were acquired in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control of the issuer. Holdings 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.; the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership.

  • · Filing is a joint Schedule 13G/A under Rule 13d-1(b) with a Joint Filing Agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) (Exhibit 99.1).
  • · The Charger Corporation is the general partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Voting power is not held by the reporting persons; shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts are voted by the trustee.
  • · No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Filing reflects an event date of 09/30/2026 and was filed 10/27/2026, with signatures by James M. Dykas.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G on October 27, 2026, reporting beneficial ownership of 16,349,502 shares (66.39%) of FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII's 30 FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (CUSIP 33740F862) as of 09/30/2026. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares. The filing is routine beneficial-ownership disclosure with no reported change in control intent.

  • · Shares are reported as held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., portfolio supervision by First Trust Advisors L.P., and investment advisory/sub-advisory holdings in other registered investment companies, pooled vehicles and separately managed accounts.
  • · Voting power over the issuer's shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts rests with the trustee, not the reporting persons; reporting persons have no sole voting power.
  • · Filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with a Joint Filing Agreement included as Exhibit 99.1.
CBRE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,764,396 shares of CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund (IGR), representing 5.46% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a passive-investor disclosure made under Rule 13d-1(b), and the reporting persons certify the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b) with a joint filing agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); The Charger Corporation is general partner of both First Trust entities
  • · Reporting persons hold shared dispositive power over 2,764,396 shares with no sole or shared voting power; voting is exercised by unit investment trust trustees
  • · Reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the issuer's shares
  • · Filing is by a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and holding company, with holdings split between sponsored unit investment trusts and other managed vehicles
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED ALPHADEX FUND SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 841,332 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded AlphaDEX Fund, representing 5.16% of the class, as of 09/30/2026. The filing is a passive, ordinary-course disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting persons certifying they do not hold the shares to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); The Charger Corporation is General Partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. acts as sponsor of unit investment trusts holding issuer shares; no individual trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares
  • · First Trust Advisors L.P. acts as portfolio supervisor/investment advisor for certain trusts and other vehicles holding issuer shares
  • · Voting power over the shares is exercised by the trustee of the unit investment trusts, not by the reporting persons
  • · All reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares
GRAHAM CORP SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P. and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 608,157 shares of Graham Corp (GHM) as of September 30, 2026, representing 5.18% of the class. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) as a passive institutional holder, with the shares held through unit investment trusts and separately managed accounts, and the filers disclaim beneficial ownership and any intent to influence control.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G (passive holder, Rule 13d-1(b)) rather than a 13D, with the certification that shares were not acquired to change or influence control
  • · First Trust Portfolios L.P. reports sole dispositive power over 47,591 shares; shared dispositive power of 608,157 shares is held across the group
  • · Voting of shares held by the unit investment trusts is performed by the trustee, and the filers state they lack voting power over those shares
  • · No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of any registered investment company issuer's shares
  • · The filing is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with The Charger Corporation as General Partner of both First Trust entities
Karman Holdings Inc. SC 13G neutral materiality 4/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 6,963,236 shares of Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN) as of September 30, 2026, representing 5.25% of the outstanding common stock. The filing is a passive, Rule 13d-1(b) disclosure by investment managers who certify the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control. No shares are held with sole voting power; voting is exercised by unit investment trust trustees or is shared among the reporting persons.

  • · Filing made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating a qualified institutional filer status rather than an activist or control-seeking holder.
  • · The Charger Corporation is the general partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.; First Trust Advisors serves as portfolio supervisor for unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios.
  • · Voting power over unit investment trust shares rests with the trustee, and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares.
  • · Karman Holdings Inc. was formerly named TCFIII SpaceCo Holdings LLC (name change dated October 3, 2024); the company is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA and classified under aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment (SIC 3728).
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 16,734,669 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March), representing 75.13% of the class. The filing is a routine passive-ownership amendment under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting persons certifying the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer. No change in control, acquisition, or regulatory action is indicated.

  • · Reporting persons are classified as broker-dealer (First Trust Portfolios L.P.), investment adviser (First Trust Advisors L.P.), and holding company (The Charger Corporation), all Illinois entities based in Wheaton, IL.
  • · Shares are held in part by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., with voting power exercised by the trustee rather than the reporting persons; no single UIT holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares.
  • · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares, and the filing is made jointly under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) per Exhibit 99.1.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VI SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 19,115,370 shares of First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (CUSIP 33738R837), an exchange-traded fund within First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI, representing 74.52% of the class as of September 30, 2026. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting persons certifying the shares were acquired in the ordinary course and not for the purpose of influencing control. No change in control or regulatory action is reported.

  • · Holdings are split across the reporting persons: First Trust Portfolios L.P. (broker-dealer) reports 19,115,370 shares with no sole dispositive power of its own, while First Trust Advisors L.P. (investment adviser) and The Charger Corporation (holding company, general partner of both) each report 19,115,370 shares with shared dispositive power.
  • · Shares are held in unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., other registered investment companies, pooled vehicles, and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.; voting is performed by UIT trustees, and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership.
  • · The filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment with a stated event date of September 30, 2026, and is a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) with a Joint Filing Agreement included as Exhibit 99.1.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 16,647,210 shares, or 74.57% of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII's 28 FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF (October series, CUSIP 33740F664). The filing is a routine passive-ownership amendment under Rule 13d-1(b) with a disclaimer of beneficial ownership and no control intent certified. No negative or adverse performance metrics are disclosed; the filing is a shareholding disclosure only.

  • · Filing is a joint Schedule 13G/A under Rule 13d-1(b), with The Charger Corporation as general partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Shares are held through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and through other registered investment companies and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · The reporting persons do not hold voting power over the shares held by the unit investment trusts, which are voted by the trustee
  • · The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares
  • · The filing certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without control intent
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 10,925,974 shares of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII's 16 FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (CUSIP 33740F581), representing 68.72% of the class. The filing is a routine passive-ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with each reporting person disclaiming beneficial ownership and certifying the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A) with the reporting status shown as LIVE and an as-of date of 09/30/2026 in the filing header.
  • · Ownership is reported under Rule 13d-1(b) by First Trust Portfolios L.P. (broker-dealer), First Trust Advisors L.P. (investment adviser), and The Charger Corporation (parent holding company), all in Wheaton, Illinois.
  • · Sole voting and dispositive power is reported as 0 for all reporting persons; the shares are voted by the UIT trustee rather than the filers, and the filers disclaim beneficial ownership.
  • · The joint filing is made under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) pursuant to Exhibit 99.1, Joint Filing Agreement, dated October 27, 2026.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 15,392,170 shares (67.66%) of 27 FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (CIK 0001667919, CUSIP 33740U208). Of the total, 15,381,225 shares are held with shared dispositive power through investment advisory activities, while First Trust Portfolios L.P. reports sole dispositive power over 10,945 shares. The filing is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure with no reported change in control intent, and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership.

  • · Filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) by a broker-dealer (BD), investment adviser (IA), and holding company (HC) structure, with The Charger Corporation as General Partner of both First Trust entities.
  • · Shares are held in unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and in other registered investment companies, pooled vehicles, and separately managed accounts advised by First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Voting of shares held by sponsored unit investment trusts is performed by the trustee, not the reporting persons; each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership.
  • · No individual sponsored unit investment trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares, per the filing.
  • · Filing references a Joint Filing Agreement under Rule 13d-1(k)(1) (Exhibit 99.1), and certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control.
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G (Rule 13d-1(b)) disclosing beneficial ownership of 14,316,350 shares, or 65.52% of the outstanding shares, of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII (FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February, CIK 0001667919). The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure in which the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership and certify the holdings were not acquired to influence control.

  • · Filing is an amendment (SCHEDULE 13G/A) filed under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating an institutional/broker-dealer and investment adviser reporting basis
  • · Filing is jointly made under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), with a Joint Filing Agreement included as Exhibit 99.1
  • · Shares held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. are voted by the trustee, and no reporting person holds voting power over them
  • · No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares
  • · All reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares
  • · Ownership is reported as 0 shares with sole voting power and 0 with shared voting power, indicating no voting control exercised by the filers
TUCOWS INC /PA/ SC 13G neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH (Universal Investment GmbH, Frankfurt) filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 560,873 shares of Tucows Inc common stock, representing 5.0% of the class, as of October 22, 2026. The filer certifies the holding is passive, held in the ordinary course of business, and not intended to influence control of the issuer. No changes in control intent or transactions beyond the ownership position are disclosed.

  • · Filing is a Schedule 13G under Rule 13d-1(b), filed by a institutional investor (IV/FI classification)
  • · Filer is headquartered at Europa-Allee 92-96, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • · Event date of ownership position is October 22, 2026, with the filing made October 27, 2026
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII SC 13G/A neutral materiality 3/10

27-10-2026

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation jointly filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 14,926,288 shares (71.25%) of the FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, as of the October 27, 2026 filing date. The filing is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b), with the reporting persons disclaiming beneficial ownership and stating the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business without control intent.

  • · Filing is jointly made under Rule 13d-1(k)(1); The Charger Corporation is general partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
  • · Shares are held largely through unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and managed under advisory relationships by First Trust Advisors L.P.; the trustee, not the reporting persons, votes these shares
  • · No individual sponsored unit investment trust holds more than 3% of the issuer's shares

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