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Vanguard Capital Management (NASDAQ: BIIB) reports 10.99M Biogen shares ownership

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Biogen Inc ownership filing: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 10,989,562 shares of Biogen common stock, representing 7.48% of the class. The filing shows Vanguard has sole voting power for 1,452,145 shares and sole dispositive power for 10,989,562 shares.

The Schedule 13G statement describes holdings across Vanguard business units and notes the reported interests include shares held for Vanguard funds and other managed accounts.

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Vanguard owns 7.48% of Biogen, a visible institutional stake.

The filing shows 10,989,562 shares beneficially owned and a 7.48% stake, reported on a Schedule 13G indicating passive, long‑term ownership. The report aggregates holdings across Vanguard Capital Management and affiliated advisory units.

Key dependencies include fund flows and client mandates that determine whether Vanguard's position remains passive; future amendments would appear if voting or disposition powers change.

Disclosure clarifies voting and dispositive authority within Vanguard's business units.

The statement specifies sole voting power for 1,452,145 shares and sole dispositive power for 10,989,562 shares, with no shared powers reported. It follows SEC Release No. 34-39538 aggregation guidance for affiliated advisory divisions.

Any shift from passive to active status or changes in voting power would require an updated filing; timing of such changes is not provided in the excerpt.

Beneficially owned shares 10,989,562 shares Item 4(a) reported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class 7.48% Item 4(b) percentage ownership
Sole voting power 1,452,145 shares Item 4(c)(i) voting power
Sole dispositive power 10,989,562 shares Item 4(c)(iii) disposition authority
Filing type Schedule 13G Cover and Item headings
Signature date 04/29/2026 Signature block
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item headings and cover referencing passive ownership filing"
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 owned financial
"Item 4(a) Amount beneficially owned: 10989562"
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 power regulatory
"Item 4(c)(iii) Sole power to dispose: 10989562"
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.
aggregation guidance (SEC Release No. 34-39538) regulatory
"Comment explaining aggregation of affiliates and business divisions"





09062X103

(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)
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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 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 Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

How many Biogen (BIIB) shares does Vanguard report owning?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 10,989,562 shares of Biogen common stock, representing 7.48% of the class. The figure is stated in Item 4(a) of the Schedule 13G.

Does Vanguard have voting control over the Biogen shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 1,452,145 shares and shared voting power of 0. Voting powers are listed in Item 4(c)(i) and (ii) of the filing.

What does 'sole dispositive power' mean in this filing?

The filing shows Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 10,989,562 shares, meaning Vanguard can direct the sale or disposition of those shares. That amount is shown in Item 4(c)(iii).

Is this Schedule 13G an active or passive disclosure?

The document is a Schedule 13G, which is used for passive beneficial owners. The filing text and aggregation across Vanguard units indicate reporting as an institutional, passive holder.

When was the Schedule 13G signed and filed?

The signature block shows the filing was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026. The cover lists an issuer date of 03/31/2026.