Victory Capital discloses 5.39% stake in Bowhead

Victory Capital Management, Inc. reports a passive ownership stake in Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Victory Capital Management, Inc. reports a passive ownership stake in Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. common stock. Victory Capital beneficially owns 1,770,729 shares, representing 5.39% of Bowhead’s outstanding common stock as of the report date.

Victory Capital has sole voting power over 1,757,804 shares and sole dispositive power over all 1,770,729 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The firm certifies that the securities were acquired and are held without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Bowhead Specialty Holdings.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,770,729 shares Percent of class: 5.39% Sole voting power: 1,757,804 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 1,770,729 shares Shares of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. common stock beneficially owned by Victory Capital

Percent of class 5.39% Portion of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. common stock class beneficially owned

Sole voting power 1,757,804 shares Shares over which Victory Capital has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 1,770,729 shares Shares over which Victory Capital has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Report date 06/30/2026 Date as of which the ownership information is reported

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Sole voting power, Sole dispositive power, Schedule 13D, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 1,770,729"

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 voting power financial

"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,757,804"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Sole dispositive power financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,770,729"

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.

Schedule 13D regulatory

"information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D"

A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D. By signing below I certify"

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.

FAQ

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What percentage of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) does Victory Capital own?

Victory Capital Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 5.39% of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s common stock, based on 1,770,729 shares beneficially owned as disclosed in the Schedule 13G.

How many Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) shares does Victory Capital beneficially own?

Victory Capital Management, Inc. beneficially owns 1,770,729 shares of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. common stock, representing a 5.39% ownership stake according to the Schedule 13G disclosure.

What voting power does Victory Capital have over Bowhead (BOW) shares?

Victory Capital has sole voting power over 1,757,804 Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. shares and no shared voting power, as stated in the ownership breakdown.

Does Victory Capital seek to influence control of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW)?

Victory Capital certifies that the Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Where is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) headquartered?

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s principal executive offices are located at 452 5th Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10018, as stated in the ownership report.

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Available on EDGAR 07/24/2026 - 02:03 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/24/2026 - 02:02 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

10240L102

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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): 10240L102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Victory Capital Management, 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

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,757,804.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,770,729.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,770,729.00

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)

5.39 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 452 5th Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Victory Capital Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 15935 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256
(c)	Citizenship: New York
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 10240L102
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: 1,770,729
(b)	Percent of class: 5.39 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,757,804
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,770,729
	(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.
	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.
	Not Applicable
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. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Victory Capital Management, Inc. is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above 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.

Victory Capital Management, Inc.

Signature:	Sean Fox
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	07/24/2026