[SCHEDULE 13G] Bioventus Inc. Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
BlackRock reports 5.02% stake in Bioventus
BlackRock, Inc. reported a passive ownership stake in Bioventus Inc. (Class A Stock) on a Schedule 13G. BlackRock and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates beneficially owned 3,404,523 shares of Bioventus Class A stock, representing 5.02% of the class.
BlackRock, Inc. reported a passive ownership stake in Bioventus Inc. (Class A Stock) on a Schedule 13G. BlackRock and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates beneficially owned 3,404,523 shares of Bioventus Class A stock, representing 5.02% of the class.
BlackRock had sole voting power over 3,350,552 shares and sole dispositive power over all 3,404,523 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing notes that various underlying clients have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but no single client holds more than five percent of Bioventus’ outstanding common shares. The schedule is signed by a Managing Director of BlackRock, with related exhibits including a Power of Attorney and identification of relevant subsidiaries.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:3,404,523 sharesPercent of class:5.02 %Sole voting power:3,350,552+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership3,404,523 sharesBioventus Inc. Class A stock beneficially owned by BlackRock, Inc.
Percent of class5.02 %Percentage of Bioventus Class A stock beneficially owned by BlackRock
Sole voting power3,350,552Number of Bioventus shares over which BlackRock has sole power to vote
Shared voting power0Bioventus shares over which BlackRock has shared power to vote
Sole dispositive power3,404,523Bioventus shares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose
Shared dispositive power0Bioventus shares over which BlackRock has shared power to dispose
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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 Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 3,350,552.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
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 Powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 3,404,523.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
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 13Gregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects"
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.
parent holding companyfinancial
"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"
FAQ
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What percentage of Bioventus Inc. (BVS) does BlackRock beneficially own?
BlackRock beneficially owns 5.02% of Bioventus Inc. Class A stock. This stake corresponds to 3,404,523 shares, as reported, and reflects holdings of certain BlackRock business units and affiliates disclosed on a Schedule 13G.
How many Bioventus (BVS) shares does BlackRock report as beneficially owned?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 3,404,523 Bioventus Class A shares. These shares are attributed to specified BlackRock business units and affiliates, with full details provided under the ownership section of the Schedule 13G filing.
What voting power does BlackRock have over its Bioventus (BVS) holdings?
BlackRock has sole voting power over 3,350,552 Bioventus shares and no shared voting power. This means BlackRock alone can vote or direct voting for those shares, as stated in the ownership breakdown of the filing.
What dispositive power does BlackRock hold over Bioventus (BVS) shares?
BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 3,404,523 Bioventus shares and no shared dispositive power. Sole dispositive power indicates BlackRock can alone decide to sell or otherwise dispose of these shares on behalf of its clients.
Do any individual BlackRock clients hold more than 5% of Bioventus (BVS)?
No individual BlackRock client holds more than 5% of Bioventus common shares. The filing explains that various persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but no single person’s interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Who signed the BlackRock ownership report for Bioventus (BVS)?
The report was signed by Spencer Fleming, a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. The signature block also references Exhibit 24, a Power of Attorney, authorizing execution of such regulatory filings on behalf of BlackRock.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Bioventus Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
09075A108
(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):
09075A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,350,552.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,404,523.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,404,523.00
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)
5.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Bioventus Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
4721 EMPEROR BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 DURHAM NC 27703
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
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 certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
09075A108
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:
3404523
(b)
Percent of class:
5.02 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
3350552
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3404523
(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.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of Bioventus Inc.. No one person's interest in the common stock of Bioventus Inc. is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
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 Exhibit 99
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.
