Southeastern Asset Management and affiliates report an 8.6% passive stake in Clearwater Paper Corporation common stock. As of December 31, 2025, Southeastern and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund together beneficially own 1,380,930 shares, with Longleaf holding 1,378,835 shares and Southeastern retaining 2,095 shares directly.
The filing states these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to change or influence control of Clearwater Paper. O. Mason Hawkins is listed as a reporting person but reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Clearwater Paper Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
18538R103
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
18538R103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Southeastern Asset 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
TENNESSEE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,095.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,378,835.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,095.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,378,835.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,380,930.00
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)
8.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
18538R103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund
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
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,378,835.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,378,835.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,378,835.00
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)
8.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IV
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
18538R103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
O. Mason Hawkins
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Clearwater Paper Corporation
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
601 West Riverside, Suite 1100, Spokane, WA 99201
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
(1) Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., ("Southeastern")
(2) Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, ("Longleaf")
(3) Mr. O. Mason Hawkins, ("Mr. Hawkins")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
For all Reporting Persons:
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2450, Memphis, TN 38137
(c)
Citizenship:
(1) Southeastern - Tennessee
(2) Longleaf - Massachusetts
(3) Mr. Hawkins - United States of America
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
18538R103
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).
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.
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.
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.
Not Applicable.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not Applicable.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
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.
Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Andrew R. McCarroll
Name/Title:
Andrew R. McCarroll, General Counsel
Date:
02/13/2026
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund
Signature:
/s/ Andrew R. McCarroll
Name/Title:
Andrew R. McCarroll, General Counsel
Date:
02/13/2026
O. Mason Hawkins
Signature:
/s/ O. Mason Hawkins
Name/Title:
O. Mason Hawkins, Individually
Date:
02/13/2026
Exhibit Information
Joint Filing Agreement
In accordance with Rule 13d-1 (k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the persons or entities named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of this Schedule 13G with respect to the Securities of the Issuer and further agree that this joint filing agreement be included as an exhibit to this Schedule 13G. In evidence thereof, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as of February 13, 2026.
Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
By /s/ Andrew R. McCarroll
Andrew R. McCarroll, General Counsel
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund
By: Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
/s/ Andrew R. McCarroll
Andrew R. McCarroll, General Counsel
O. Mason Hawkins, Individually
/s/ O. Mason Hawkins
What ownership stake in Clearwater Paper (CLW) is reported in this Schedule 13G/A?
Southeastern Asset Management and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund report beneficial ownership of 1,380,930 shares of Clearwater Paper common stock, representing 8.6% of the outstanding class. This makes them significant shareholders with reportable passive ownership under U.S. securities rules.
Which entities are the reporting persons in the Clearwater Paper (CLW) Schedule 13G/A?
The filing lists three reporting persons: Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, and O. Mason Hawkins. Southeastern and Longleaf report share ownership, while Hawkins is included as an individual reporting person with no beneficial ownership reported.
How many Clearwater Paper (CLW) shares does each reporting person beneficially own?
Southeastern Asset Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,380,930 shares, including 2,095 shares over which it has sole voting and dispositive power. Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund reports 1,378,835 shares. O. Mason Hawkins reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares of Clearwater Paper.
What voting and dispositive powers do Southeastern and Longleaf report over Clearwater Paper (CLW) shares?
Southeastern reports sole voting and dispositive power over 2,095 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 1,378,835 shares. Longleaf reports shared voting and dispositive power over 1,378,835 shares, reflecting its position as the fund holding most of the stake.
Is the Clearwater Paper (CLW) stake held by Southeastern and Longleaf considered passive or for control purposes?
The reporting persons certify the Clearwater Paper shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer, indicating a passive investment intent under applicable regulations.
When was the Clearwater Paper (CLW) ownership position measured for this Schedule 13G/A?
The ownership information in the Schedule 13G/A is stated as of December 31, 2025. At that date, Southeastern Asset Management and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund together beneficially owned 1,380,930 shares, representing 8.6% of Clearwater Paper’s common stock class.