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[SCHEDULE 13D] BILL Holdings, Inc. SEC Filing

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Starboard Value group disclosed an 8.5% economic and voting stake in BILL Holdings, Inc., owning 8,639,900 shares of common stock based on 101,628,611 shares outstanding. The filing aggregates holdings across affiliated funds and entities and notes 1,614,152 shares are subject to forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days. Starboard reports aggregate purchase prices for major holdings (e.g., $205.7m for 4,597,782 shares held by Starboard V&O Fund, including $69.1m paid for forward contracts). The group states it believes the shares were undervalued and intends to nominate a slate of directors at the 2025 annual meeting while engaging with management on value-creation initiatives.

Starboard Value Group ha dichiarato una partecipazione economica e di voto dell'8,5% in BILL Holdings, Inc., detenendo 8.639.900 azioni ordinarie su un totale di 101.628.611 azioni in circolazione. La comunicazione raggruppa le partecipazioni tra fondi e entità affiliate e segnala che 1.614.152 azioni sono soggette a contratti di acquisto differito esercitabili entro 60 giorni. Starboard indica i prezzi aggregati di acquisto per le principali posizioni (ad es. 205,7 milioni di dollari per 4.597.782 azioni detenute dallo Starboard V&O Fund, inclusi 69,1 milioni pagati per i contratti differiti). Il gruppo dichiara di ritenere le azioni sottovalutate e di voler proporre una lista di amministratori all'assemblea annuale del 2025, continuando il dialogo con la direzione su iniziative di creazione di valore.

Starboard Value Group reveló una participación económica y con derecho a voto del 8,5% en BILL Holdings, Inc., poseyendo 8.639.900 acciones ordinarias sobre 101.628.611 acciones en circulación. La presentación consolida las tenencias entre fondos y entidades afiliadas y señala que 1.614.152 acciones están sujetas a contratos de compra a plazo ejercitables dentro de 60 días. Starboard informa los precios de compra agregados para las principales posiciones (p. ej., 205,7 millones de dólares por 4.597.782 acciones en manos del Starboard V&O Fund, incluidos 69,1 millones pagados por contratos a plazo). El grupo afirma que considera las acciones infravaloradas y tiene la intención de nominar una lista de directores en la junta anual de 2025, mientras se relaciona con la dirección en iniciativas de creación de valor.

스타보드 밸류 그룹은 BILL Holdings, Inc.에 대한 경제적·의결권 지분 8.5%를 공시했으며, 총 발행 주식 101,628,611주 중 보통주 8,639,900주를 보유하고 있습니다. 보고서는 계열 펀드 및 법인들의 보유분을 합산했으며, 1,614,152주가 60일 이내에 행사 가능한 선매수(포워드) 계약의 대상이라고 명시했습니다. 스타보드는 주요 보유분의 총 매입 금액을 보고했는데(예: Starboard V&O Fund가 보유한 4,597,782주에 대해 2억57.7백만 달러, 이 중 포워드 계약에 대해 6,910만 달러 지불), 그룹은 해당 주식이 저평가되어 있다고 보고 2025년 연례총회에서 이사진 후보를 지명할 계획이며 경영진과 가치 창출 방안에 대해 소통하겠다고 밝혔습니다.

Starboard Value Group a déclaré une participation économique et avec droit de vote de 8,5 % dans BILL Holdings, Inc., détenant 8 639 900 actions ordinaires sur 101 628 611 actions en circulation. le dépôt regroupe les avoirs des fonds et entités affiliés et précise que 1 614 152 actions sont soumises à des contrats d'achat à terme exerçables dans les 60 jours. Starboard indique les prix d'achat agrégés pour les positions majeures (par ex. 205,7 M$ pour 4 597 782 actions détenues par le Starboard V&O Fund, dont 69,1 M$ payés pour des contrats à terme). Le groupe estime que les actions sont sous-évaluées et entend proposer une liste d'administrateurs lors de l'assemblée annuelle 2025, tout en engageant des discussions avec la direction sur des initiatives de création de valeur.

Die Starboard Value Group gab eine wirtschaftliche und stimmberechtigte Beteiligung von 8,5 % an BILL Holdings, Inc. bekannt und hält 8.639.900 Stammaktien bei insgesamt 101.628.611 ausgegebenen Aktien. Die Meldung fasst Bestände über verbundene Fonds und Einheiten zusammen und weist darauf hin, dass 1.614.152 Aktien Gegenstand von Forward-Kaufverträgen sind, die innerhalb von 60 Tagen ausübbar sind. Starboard benennt aggregierte Kaufpreise für größere Positionen (z. B. 205,7 Mio. USD für 4.597.782 Aktien, gehalten vom Starboard V&O Fund, einschließlich 69,1 Mio. USD, die für Forward-Verträge gezahlt wurden). Die Gruppe erklärt, die Aktien für unterbewertet zu halten und beabsichtigt, bei der Hauptversammlung 2025 eine Vorschlagsliste für Direktoren einzureichen, während sie mit dem Management über wertsteigernde Maßnahmen spricht.

Positive
  • Substantial disclosed stake: Reporting Persons beneficially own 8,639,900 shares representing 8.5% of outstanding common stock.
  • Clear activist intent: Reporting Persons state they intend to nominate a slate of directors and engage with management on value creation.
  • Detailed economic disclosure: Aggregate purchase prices provided, including $205,701,263 for 4,597,782 shares held by Starboard V&O Fund (including forwards).
Negative
  • Forward contracts lack current voting control: 1,614,152 shares under Nomura forwards do not confer voting or dispositive control until settlement.
  • Potential for proxy contest: The stated intent to nominate directors implies a contested 2025 annual meeting which may involve costs and management distraction (as disclosed in Item 4).

Insights

TL;DR: Starboard disclosed an 8.5% position and plans to nominate directors, signaling an organized activist campaign with significant economic exposure.

Starboard’s Schedule 13D aggregates 8,639,900 shares (8.5%) across funds and accounts and documents material economic commitments including $69.1m in forward contracts for 1,614,152 shares. The filing explicitly states an intent to nominate a director slate and to engage with the Board and management on value-creation opportunities. From a governance standpoint, this is a clear activist engagement notice that can change board composition dynamics and force strategic reviews, potentially accelerating corporate actions or negotiations between management and the Reporting Persons.

TL;DR: Filing clarifies ownership, source of funds, and contractual arrangements; forwards provide economic exposure but not current voting control.

The Schedule 13D carefully discloses sources of funds and purchase prices for major holdings (e.g., approx. $76.8m for 1,712,590 shares by Starboard X Master). Item 6 states the Nomura forward contracts are physically settled but do not confer voting or dispositive control until settlement. The Joint Filing Agreement and exhibits (transactions, power of attorney) are included, supporting coordinated disclosure and potential collective action among Reporting Persons. This filing is material under securities rules and may trigger increased investor and regulatory attention.

Starboard Value Group ha dichiarato una partecipazione economica e di voto dell'8,5% in BILL Holdings, Inc., detenendo 8.639.900 azioni ordinarie su un totale di 101.628.611 azioni in circolazione. La comunicazione raggruppa le partecipazioni tra fondi e entità affiliate e segnala che 1.614.152 azioni sono soggette a contratti di acquisto differito esercitabili entro 60 giorni. Starboard indica i prezzi aggregati di acquisto per le principali posizioni (ad es. 205,7 milioni di dollari per 4.597.782 azioni detenute dallo Starboard V&O Fund, inclusi 69,1 milioni pagati per i contratti differiti). Il gruppo dichiara di ritenere le azioni sottovalutate e di voler proporre una lista di amministratori all'assemblea annuale del 2025, continuando il dialogo con la direzione su iniziative di creazione di valore.

Starboard Value Group reveló una participación económica y con derecho a voto del 8,5% en BILL Holdings, Inc., poseyendo 8.639.900 acciones ordinarias sobre 101.628.611 acciones en circulación. La presentación consolida las tenencias entre fondos y entidades afiliadas y señala que 1.614.152 acciones están sujetas a contratos de compra a plazo ejercitables dentro de 60 días. Starboard informa los precios de compra agregados para las principales posiciones (p. ej., 205,7 millones de dólares por 4.597.782 acciones en manos del Starboard V&O Fund, incluidos 69,1 millones pagados por contratos a plazo). El grupo afirma que considera las acciones infravaloradas y tiene la intención de nominar una lista de directores en la junta anual de 2025, mientras se relaciona con la dirección en iniciativas de creación de valor.

스타보드 밸류 그룹은 BILL Holdings, Inc.에 대한 경제적·의결권 지분 8.5%를 공시했으며, 총 발행 주식 101,628,611주 중 보통주 8,639,900주를 보유하고 있습니다. 보고서는 계열 펀드 및 법인들의 보유분을 합산했으며, 1,614,152주가 60일 이내에 행사 가능한 선매수(포워드) 계약의 대상이라고 명시했습니다. 스타보드는 주요 보유분의 총 매입 금액을 보고했는데(예: Starboard V&O Fund가 보유한 4,597,782주에 대해 2억57.7백만 달러, 이 중 포워드 계약에 대해 6,910만 달러 지불), 그룹은 해당 주식이 저평가되어 있다고 보고 2025년 연례총회에서 이사진 후보를 지명할 계획이며 경영진과 가치 창출 방안에 대해 소통하겠다고 밝혔습니다.

Starboard Value Group a déclaré une participation économique et avec droit de vote de 8,5 % dans BILL Holdings, Inc., détenant 8 639 900 actions ordinaires sur 101 628 611 actions en circulation. le dépôt regroupe les avoirs des fonds et entités affiliés et précise que 1 614 152 actions sont soumises à des contrats d'achat à terme exerçables dans les 60 jours. Starboard indique les prix d'achat agrégés pour les positions majeures (par ex. 205,7 M$ pour 4 597 782 actions détenues par le Starboard V&O Fund, dont 69,1 M$ payés pour des contrats à terme). Le groupe estime que les actions sont sous-évaluées et entend proposer une liste d'administrateurs lors de l'assemblée annuelle 2025, tout en engageant des discussions avec la direction sur des initiatives de création de valeur.

Die Starboard Value Group gab eine wirtschaftliche und stimmberechtigte Beteiligung von 8,5 % an BILL Holdings, Inc. bekannt und hält 8.639.900 Stammaktien bei insgesamt 101.628.611 ausgegebenen Aktien. Die Meldung fasst Bestände über verbundene Fonds und Einheiten zusammen und weist darauf hin, dass 1.614.152 Aktien Gegenstand von Forward-Kaufverträgen sind, die innerhalb von 60 Tagen ausübbar sind. Starboard benennt aggregierte Kaufpreise für größere Positionen (z. B. 205,7 Mio. USD für 4.597.782 Aktien, gehalten vom Starboard V&O Fund, einschließlich 69,1 Mio. USD, die für Forward-Verträge gezahlt wurden). Die Gruppe erklärt, die Aktien für unterbewertet zu halten und beabsichtigt, bei der Hauptversammlung 2025 eine Vorschlagsliste für Direktoren einzureichen, während sie mit dem Management über wertsteigernde Maßnahmen spricht.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D






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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D


Starboard Value LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/04/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:09/04/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY S LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its manager
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Value & Opportunity Master Fund L LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value L LP, its general partner
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Value L LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value R GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Value R GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard X Master Fund Ltd
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Value GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co LP, its member
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Principal Co LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/04/2025
Starboard Principal Co GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:09/04/2025
Smith Jeffrey C
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey C. Smith
Date:09/04/2025
Feld Peter A
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Peter A. Feld
Date:09/04/2025

FAQ

How many BILL (BILL) shares did Starboard report owning?

The Reporting Persons disclosed beneficial ownership of 8,639,900 shares, representing 8.5% of BILL's 101,628,611 shares outstanding.

Does Starboard control the shares under its forward contracts?

No. The filing states the 1,614,152 shares under Nomura forward contracts do not give voting or dispositive control until settlement.

What economic commitment did Starboard disclose for its largest fund?

Starboard V&O Fund reported an aggregate purchase price of approximately $205,701,263 for 4,597,782 shares, including $69,096,198 for forward contracts.

What actions did Starboard say it intends to take at BILL's 2025 annual meeting?

The Reporting Persons stated they intend to nominate a slate of director candidates for election at the Issuer's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Are the Reporting Persons filing jointly?

Yes. The Reporting Persons signed a Joint Filing Agreement filed as Exhibit 99.1 and are jointly reporting ownership on Schedule 13D.
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