William Blair Investment reports 4.1% stake in Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DIEBOLD NIXDORF, Inc. amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reports that William Blair Investment Management, LLC beneficially owned 1,426,464 shares of common stock, representing 4.1% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filer reports sole voting power over 1,116,690 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,426,464 shares.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 1,426,464 shares
Percent of class: 4.1%
Sole voting power: 1,116,690 shares
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5 metrics
Beneficial ownership
1,426,464 shares
Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
4.1%
Percent of common stock beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power
1,116,690 shares
Number of shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power
1,426,464 shares
Number of shares with sole power to dispose
Filing type
Schedule 13G/A
Amendment reporting passive ownership
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Percent of class
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Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment to beneficial ownership statement"
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: 1,426,464"
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: 1,426,464"
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.
Percent of class market
"Percent of class: 4.1%"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
FAQ
What does William Blair's 4.1% stake in DIEBOLD NIXDORF (DBD) mean?
It means William Blair beneficially owned 1,426,464 shares, equal to 4.1% of common stock as of 03/31/2026. This ownership level is below 5% and is disclosed under Schedule 13G/A.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment for DBD signed and filed?
The signature block shows the amendment was signed by the Chief Compliance Officer on 05/07/2026, with the ownership figures reported as of 03/31/2026.
Why is this a Schedule 13G/A rather than a Schedule 13D for DBD?
A Schedule 13G/A is used when an investor holds a passive stake under certain ownership thresholds; the filing classifies the position as 5 percent or less of a class consistent with Schedule 13G requirements.