[SCHEDULE 13G] BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
BlackRock Reports 12.5% Stake in Bright Horizons
BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 6,582,452 shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Common Stock, representing 12.5% of the class as stated on the filing.
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BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 6,582,452 shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Common Stock, representing 12.5% of the class as stated on the filing. The filing shows sole voting power of 6,458,939 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,582,452 shares. The Schedule 13G is signed by a BlackRock managing director and lists CUSIP 109194100.
Insights
BlackRock reports a sizable passive stake in Bright Horizons.
BlackRock discloses beneficial ownership of 6,582,452 shares (12.5%) with sole voting power over 6,458,939 shares. The filing is a Schedule 13G, which typically reflects passive institutional holdings rather than active control.
Ownership of this scale can affect liquidity and future block trading; subsequent filings may show changes in voting or disposition power if BlackRock's intent changes.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:6,582,452 sharesPercent of class:12.5%Sole voting power:6,458,939 shares+4 more
Sole voting power6,458,939 sharesItem 4(c)(i); sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power6,582,452 sharesItem 4(c)(iii); sole power to dispose
CUSIP109194100Cover page identifier for the common stock
Ownership as of05/31/2026Cover page date tied to ownership
Signature date06/04/2026Filing signed by Managing Director
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"the filing is a Schedule 13G used by institutional investors"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially ownedregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 6582452 (b) Percent of class: 12.5 %"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6582452"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
FAQ
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How many Bright Horizons (BFAM) shares does BlackRock own?
BlackRock beneficially owns 6,582,452 shares of Bright Horizons Common Stock, representing 12.5% of the class. The filing lists this amount under Item 4 as the reported ownership figure.
What voting power does BlackRock report for BFAM shares?
BlackRock reports sole voting power of 6,458,939 shares and shared voting power of 0. These figures appear in Item 4(i)-(ii) of the Schedule 13G cover information.
When was the BlackRock Schedule 13G for BFAM signed?
The Schedule 13G was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on 06/04/2026. The filing references ownership as of 05/31/2026 in the cover data.
Does the filing indicate any other large holder of BFAM?
The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds more than 5% of Bright Horizons common stock. Item 6 identifies that interest as exceeding the five percent threshold.
What form was used to disclose BlackRock's BFAM stake?
BlackRock disclosed its position on a Schedule 13G, a filing used by institutional investors reporting passive ownership of more than 5% in a class of equity securities.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
109194100
(CUSIP Number)
05/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
109194100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
6,458,939.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
6,582,452.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,582,452.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
12.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2 WELLS AVENUE NEWTON MA 02459
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
109194100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
6582452
(b)
Percent of class:
12.5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
6458939
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6582452
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
