Baillie Gifford & Co (NYSE: CPNG) holds 7.22% of Coupang Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Baillie Gifford & Co amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 120,656,242 Class A common shares of Coupang, Inc., representing 7.22% of the class. The filing states Baillie Gifford has sole dispositive power over 120,656,242 shares and sole voting power over 84,430,343 shares. The amendment was signed on 05/06/2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 120,656,242 shares
Percent of class: 7.22%
Sole voting power: 84,430,343 shares
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Beneficial ownership
120,656,242 shares
Class A common stock
Percent of class
7.22%
Percent of Class A shares beneficially owned
Sole voting power
84,430,343 shares
Sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power
120,656,242 shares
Sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Signature date
05/06/2026
Amendment signature by reporting manager
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Investment Adviser
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Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 4 ) Coupang, Inc. Class A Common Stock"
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 owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 120,656,242 (b) Percent of class: 7.22 %"
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 power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 120,656,242"
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.
Investment Adviser financial
"Baillie Gifford & Co ... Investment Adviser"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
FAQ
What stake does Baillie Gifford report in Coupang (CPNG)?
Baillie Gifford reports beneficial ownership of 120,656,242 Class A shares, equal to 7.22% of the class. The Schedule 13G/A lists sole dispositive power for 120,656,242 shares and sole voting power for 84,430,343, per the amendment.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment for CPNG signed?
The amendment was signed on 05/06/2026 by Grant Meikle, Regulatory Reporting Manager. The filing header also references 03/31/2026 and the signature date is the formal attestation date in the amendment.