Clarivate PLC reports a joint Schedule 13G/A disclosing 42,846,530 Ordinary Shares, representing 6.70% of the class. The filing states this percentage is based on 639,216,510 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 per the issuer's Form 10-Q. The disclosure names Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC, Clarkston Companies, Inc., Clarkston Third Financial, LLC, Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala as joint filers and itemizes voting and dispositive powers for the holdings.
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Insights
Joint filing documents a >5% passive reporting position by Clarkston entities and principals.
The Schedule 13G/A lists 42,846,530 shares (6.70%) and breaks out voting and dispositive powers: 28,845,000 sole votes and 9,751,388 shared votes. The filing attributes ownership to CCP's discretionary clients and related control persons.
Disclosure of a >5% position triggers periodic reporting obligations; subsequent changes must be reported per applicable rules. Future filings will show whether holdings change.
Filing clarifies ownership structure and control chains behind the reported stake.
The statement explains that CCP acts as investment adviser and that CC and CT are controlling members, with Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala as controlling owners. The document notes a prior membership change (Modell Capital LLC ceased membership on February 5, 2026).
Investors can use the voting/dispositive breakdown to assess potential coordination or influence; cash‑flow treatment and trading intent are not described in the excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:42,846,530 sharesPercent of class:6.70%Shares outstanding:639,216,510 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership42,846,530 sharesAggregate reported holdings by joint filers
Percent of class6.70%Based on shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Shares outstanding639,216,510 sharesOutstanding Ordinary Shares as of March 31, 2026 (per Form 10-Q)
Sole voting power28,845,000 sharesSole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)
Shared voting power9,751,388 sharesShared voting power reported in Item 4(c)(ii)
Shared dispositive power14,001,530 sharesShared power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iv)
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: CCP is an investment adviser"
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 dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 28,845,000"
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.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
CLARIVATE PLC
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary Shares
(Title of Class of Securities)
G21810109
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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):
G21810109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Clarkston Capital Partners, 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
MICHIGAN
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
28,845,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,751,388.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
28,845,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,001,530.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
42,846,530.00
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)
6.70 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G21810109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Clarkston Companies, 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
MICHIGAN
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
28,845,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,751,388.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
28,845,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,001,530.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
42,846,530.00
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)
6.70 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G21810109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Clarkston Third Financial, 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
MICHIGAN
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
28,845,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,751,388.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
28,845,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,001,530.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
42,846,530.00
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)
6.70 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G21810109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Jeffrey A. Hakala
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
28,845,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,751,388.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
28,845,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,001,530.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
42,846,530.00
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)
6.70 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G21810109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Gerald W. Hakala
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
28,845,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
9,751,388.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
28,845,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,001,530.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
42,846,530.00
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)
6.70 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
CLARIVATE PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
70 St. Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BE, United Kingdom
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G/A is filed jointly pursuant to that certain Joint Filing Agreement filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 by: Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC ("CCP"), Clarkston Companies, Inc. ("CC"), Clarkston Third Financial, LLC ("CT"), Jeffrey A. Hakala, Gerald W. Hakala
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
303 E. Third St., Suite 110, Rochester, MI 48307
(c)
Citizenship:
CCP and CT are Michigan limited liability companies. CC is a Michigan corporation. Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala (the "Individual Reporting Persons") are citizens of the United States of America.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G21810109
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:
CCP is an investment adviser. Collectively, the securities reported in this Schedule 13G/A are held in the accounts of CCP's discretionary clients or in an account over which a control person of CCP has beneficial ownership. The controlling members of CCP are CC and CT. The controlling owners of CC and CT are Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala. Modell Capital LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, previously held a membership interest in CCP but ceased to be a member as of February 5, 2026.
The information required by Item (4) is set forth in Row 9 of cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
Based upon 639,216,510 shares of Ordinary Shares, no par value ("Ordinary Shares"), of Clarivate PLC (the "Issuer") outstanding as of March 31, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.70%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
28,845,000
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
9,751,388
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
28,845,000
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
14,001,530
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.
The shares reported in this statement have been purchased by CCP on behalf of CCP's discretionary clients or by a control person of CCP in an account over which such control person has beneficial ownership. CCP's clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of such securities held in their accounts, subject to CCP's general authority to invest and reinvest the assets in each account under its management.
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.
With respect to CC, CT and the Individual Reporting Persons, see Item 4.
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.
Clarkston group reported beneficial ownership of 42,846,530 Ordinary Shares, equal to 6.70% of Clarivate's outstanding common stock based on 639,216,510 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 per the issuer's Form 10-Q.
Which entities filed the Schedule 13G/A for CLVT?
The joint filing names Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC, Clarkston Companies, Inc., Clarkston Third Financial, LLC, and individuals Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala as the reporting persons under the Joint Filing Agreement.
How is voting and dispositive power allocated in the CLVT filing?
The filing shows 28,845,000 shares as sole voting power and sole dispositive power, plus 9,751,388 shared voting power and 14,001,530 shared dispositive power, with aggregate beneficial ownership of 42,846,530 shares.
What basis did the filing use to calculate the 6.70% for CLVT?
The 6.70% figure is calculated using an issuer outstanding share count of 639,216,510 Ordinary Shares reported in Clarivate's Form 10-Q, and the filing states the ownership amount as of March 31, 2026.
