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Bending Spoons S.p.A. disclosed that reporting person Francesco Patarnello beneficially owned 74,744,945 ordinary shares, or 18.5% of the class, as of September 30, 2026. The reported amount comprises 74,685,445 ordinary shares underlying Class A Shares, 52,200 ordinary shares held of record by the reporting person’s partner, and 7,300 stock options held by the partner that were exercisable within 60 days of that date. Each Class A Share is convertible at any time into one ordinary share upon the holder’s request.
Patarnello reported sole voting and dispositive power over 74,685,445 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 59,500 shares.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned ordinary shares:74,744,945 sharesOwnership percentage:18.5%Ordinary shares outstanding:330,312,800 shares+4 more
7 metrics
Beneficially owned ordinary shares74,744,945 sharesAs of September 30, 2026
Ownership percentage18.5%Of the ordinary share class; ownership as of September 30, 2026
Ordinary shares outstanding330,312,800 sharesAs of October 23, 2026; denominator disclosed for the ownership percentage
Ordinary shares underlying Class A Shares74,685,445 sharesIncluded in reported beneficial ownership; each Class A Share is convertible into one ordinary share upon holder request
Ordinary shares held by partner52,200 sharesHeld of record by the reporting person’s partner
Partner-held stock options7,300 optionsExercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2026
Shared voting and dispositive power59,500 sharesReported shared power over the shares
Key Terms
beneficial ownership, sole voting power, shared voting power, dispositive power, +2 more
6 terms
beneficial ownershipfinancial
"beneficial ownership of Ordinary Shares"
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.
sole voting powerfinancial
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote"
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.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared power to vote or to direct the vote"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Class A Sharestechnical
"Each Class A Share is convertible at any time into one Ordinary Share"
Class A shares are one of a company’s distinct types of stock that come with a specific set of rights—commonly different voting power, dividend treatment, or transfer rules—defined in the company’s charter. Investors care because those rights affect control, income and resale value; like holding a seat at a table that has different rules or stronger chips than other seats, owning Class A changes how much influence and return you can expect.
exercisable within 60 daysfinancial
"stock options held by the Reporting Person's partner that are exercisable within 60 days"
FAQ
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How many BSP shares did Francesco Patarnello beneficially own?
Francesco Patarnello reported beneficial ownership of 74,744,945 ordinary shares, or 18.5% of the class, as of September 30, 2026.
What is included in Francesco Patarnello’s reported BSP ownership?
The reported amount comprises 74,685,445 ordinary shares underlying Class A Shares, 52,200 ordinary shares held of record by Patarnello’s partner, and 7,300 partner-held stock options exercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2026. Each Class A Share is convertible at any time into one ordinary share upon the holder’s request.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Bending Spoons S.p.A.
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary Shares
(Title of Class of Securities)
T19377109
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(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):
T19377109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Patarnello Francesco
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
ITALY
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
74,685,445.00
6
Shared Voting Power
59,500.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
74,685,445.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
59,500.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
74,744,945.00
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)
18.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Bending Spoons S.p.A.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
VIA NINO BONNET 10, MILAN, ITALY, 20154
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed on behalf of Francesco Patarnello (the "Reporting Person").
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of the Reporting Person is c/o Bending Spoons S.p.A., Via Nino Bonnet 10, Milan, Italy, 20154.
(c)
Citizenship:
The Reporting Person is a citizen of Italy.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
T19377109
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:
The information contained on the cover page to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4.
The ownership information presented herein represents beneficial ownership of Ordinary Shares of the Issuer ("Ordinary Shares") as of September 30, 2026, based upon 330,312,800 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of October 23, 2026, as disclosed by the Issuer.
The Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of 74,744,945 Ordinary Shares, which consists of (i) 52,200 Ordinary Shares held of record by the Reporting Person's partner, (ii) 74,685,445 Ordinary Shares underlying Class A Shares of the Issuer, and (iii) 7,300 Ordinary Shares underlying stock options held by the Reporting Person's partner that are exercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2026. Each Class A Share is convertible at any time into one Ordinary Share upon request of the holder.
(b)
Percent of class:
18.5%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
74,685,445
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
59,500
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
74,685,445
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
59,500
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:
Not Applicable
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.
