Cato investor Group One reports 1.4% stake

Group One Trading LLC reports 1.4% beneficial ownership of CATO Class A common shares, including option positions, with sole voting and dispositive power.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CATO CORP (CATO) received an amended Schedule 13G from Group One Trading LLC reporting its beneficial ownership of the company’s Class A Common Stock. As of August 31, 2026, Group One Trading LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 280,754 shares, representing 1.4% of the class.

The filing states that Group One Trading LLC has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 280,754 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. It notes that the reported holdings include options to buy 281,800 shares and references 19,958,858 shares outstanding as of May 2, 2026.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 280,754 shares Ownership percentage: 1.4% Shares outstanding: 19,958,858 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 280,754 shares Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by Group One Trading LLC as of August 31, 2026

Ownership percentage 1.4% Percent of CATO Class A Common Stock reported as beneficially owned

Shares outstanding 19,958,858 shares CATO shares outstanding as of May 2, 2026, per Form 10-Q

Options to buy shares 281,800 shares Options to buy CATO shares included in the reported beneficial ownership

Sole voting power 280,754 shares Shares over which Group One Trading LLC has sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 280,754 shares Shares over which Group One Trading LLC has sole power to dispose

Key Terms

beneficial owner, Sole Voting Power, dispositive power, market maker, +1 more

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beneficial owner financial

"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 280,754 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Sole Voting Power financial

"Sole Voting Power 280,754.00"

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.

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 280,754.00"

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.

market maker financial

"Group One Trading LLC is a market maker in the options listed"

A market maker is a firm or individual that stands ready to buy and sell a particular stock or other security throughout the trading day, posting prices at which it will transact so buyers and sellers can trade quickly. Think of it as a shopkeeper who keeps inventory and posts prices to ensure someone can always buy or sell; this reduces delays, narrows price swings, and helps investors execute trades at fairer, more predictable prices.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q indicates that there were"

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 CATO’s Class A Common Stock does Group One Trading LLC report owning?

Group One Trading LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1.4% of CATO’s Class A Common Stock. This percentage is based on 19,958,858 shares outstanding as of May 2, 2026, as cited from Cato’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

How many CATO (CATO) shares does Group One Trading LLC beneficially own?

As of August 31, 2026, Group One Trading LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 280,754 shares of CATO Class A Common Stock. The filing also notes that the reported amount includes options to buy 281,800 shares.

What voting and dispositive powers over CATO shares does Group One Trading LLC report?

Group One Trading LLC reports sole voting power over 280,754 shares and sole dispositive power over 280,754 shares. It reports zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power over CATO Class A Common Stock.

Is Group One Trading LLC a large shareholder of CATO (CATO)?

Group One Trading LLC reports ownership of 5 percent or less of CATO’s Class A Common Stock, specifically 1.4%. The filing confirms it falls below the 5% threshold for the class as of the reported date.

What role does Group One Trading LLC play in CATO-related options?

Group One Trading LLC states it is a market maker in the options listed on Cato Corp. It may be both long and short calls and puts with expiration dates within 60 days and beyond 60 days of the reporting date.

When are CATO’s outstanding shares referenced in this filing measured?

The filing cites Cato’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which indicates there were 19,958,858 shares outstanding as of May 2, 2026. This share count is used as the basis for calculating the 1.4% ownership percentage.

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Available on EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 05:22 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 05:21 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

CATO CORP

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

149205106

(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): 149205106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

GROUP ONE TRADING LLC

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 280,754.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 280,754.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

280,754.00

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)

1.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CATO CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 8100 DENMARK ROAD, 8100 DENMARK ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, 28273-5975.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Group One Trading LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 425 S Financial Place, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60605
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware, USA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 149205106
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: As of August 31, 2026, Group One Trading LLC may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 280,754 shares. The number of Shares reported as beneficially owned includes options to buy 281,800 Shares. The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q indicates that there were 19,958,858 Shares outstanding as of 05/02/2026. Group One Trading LLC is a market maker in the options listed on Cato Corp. Group One Trading LLC may be both long and short calls and puts that have an expiration date both within 60 days and beyond 60 days.
(b)	Percent of class: 1.4%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 280,754
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 280,754
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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.

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.

GROUP ONE TRADING LLC

Signature:	Kyle Tondo-Kramer
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	09/08/2026