BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. Schedule 13G reports that AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC beneficially own 3,326,674 shares of common stock, representing 6.04% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 3,223,780 shares and shared dispositive power of 3,326,674 shares.
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AQR reports a 6.04% beneficial stake via shared dispositive power.
AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent report beneficial ownership of 3,326,674 shares of Bright Horizons common stock with shared voting power of 3,223,780 shares as of 03/31/2026. The filing identifies AQR Capital Management, LLC as a subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
This Schedule 13G indicates passive/beneficial reporting under the applicable schedule; cash‑flow treatment and any planned transactions are not stated in the excerpt. Subsequent disclosures would show changes in holdings or voting arrangements.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:3,326,674 sharesPercent of class:6.04%Shared voting power:3,223,780 shares+2 more
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Beneficial ownership3,326,674 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of class6.04%beneficial ownership percentage
Shared voting power3,223,780 sharesvoting power reported by AQR
CUSIP109194100Bright Horizons common stock identifier
Filing signature date05/15/2026signature date on the excerpt
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power
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Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1. Name of issuer: BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC."
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.
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 3,326,674.00"
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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, $0.001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
109194100
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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
AQR Capital Management, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,223,780.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,326,674.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,326,674.00
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)
6.04 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
109194100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,223,780.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,326,674.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,326,674.00
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)
6.04 %
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, MASSACHUSETTS
02459
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
AQR Capital Management, LLC
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
SUITE 130
Greenwich, Connecticut
06830
(c)
Citizenship:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
(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:
3,326,674
(b)
Percent of class:
6.04 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 3,223,780
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 3,223,780
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 3,326,674
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 3,326,674
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.
Not Applicable
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 Item 2(a) above.
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.
AQR Capital Management, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/15/2026
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
05/15/2026
Exhibit Information
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
What stake does AQR hold in Bright Horizons (BFAM)?
AQR reports beneficial ownership of 3,326,674 shares, equal to 6.04% of Bright Horizons common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists shared voting and dispositive power amounts for the reporting entities.
Which AQR entities filed the Schedule 13G for BFAM?
The filing is made by AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. The filing states that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
How much voting power does AQR report for BFAM shares?
AQR reports shared voting power of 3,223,780 shares for the listed entities. Sole voting and sole dispositive powers are reported as 0 in the provided excerpt.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate AQR will sell or buy BFAM shares?
The Schedule 13G excerpt shows beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive power but does not state any planned purchases or sales. The filing does not disclose cash‑flow treatment or transaction intentions in the provided text.
What is the relevant CUSIP and reporting period in the filing?
The filing references CUSIP 109194100 for Bright Horizons common stock and reports ownership figures as of 03/31/2026, with signatures dated 05/15/2026 in the excerpt.
