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Vanguard reports 8.32M shares of Dropbox (NYSE: DBX) in Schedule 13G

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dropbox Inc disclosure shows Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 8,316,234 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.01% of the class. The filing states these holdings reflect securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts and that Vanguard exercises dispositive power over the reported shares.

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Insights

Large passive stake reported by Vanguard, held across funds and accounts.

The filing lists 8,316,234 shares beneficially owned with sole dispositive power claimed by Vanguard Capital Management. The ownership is reported on behalf of multiple Vanguard affiliates and funds, per the filing's disclosure about managed accounts and fund holdings.

Because the stake is reported as beneficial ownership across funds rather than an active control position, the immediate corporate governance implications are limited; subsequent amendments or Schedule 13D would indicate activist intent or change.

Beneficially owned shares 8,316,234 shares Amount beneficially owned (as reported)
Percent of class 5.01% Percent of class (as reported)
Sole voting power 1,315,026 shares Shares with sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power 8,316,234 shares Shares with sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Signature date 04/29/2026 Date the filing was signed
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Dropbox Inc"
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.
Beneficially owned regulatory
"Item 4. | (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 8316234"
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
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8316234"
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.
Managed accounts financial
"includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power"
Managed accounts are collections of investments owned by an individual or institution but run day-to-day by a professional who buys, sells and allocates assets according to an agreed plan. They matter to investors because they provide tailored oversight, active risk control and potential tax efficiency—like hiring a personal chef to manage your diet—while fees and the manager’s skill directly affect returns.





26210C104

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

How many Dropbox (DBX) shares does Vanguard Capital Management report owning?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 8,316,234 shares of Dropbox, representing 5.01% of the class. The filing attributes dispositive power to Vanguard and notes holdings are across Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

Does Vanguard have voting power over the reported Dropbox shares?

The filing reports sole voting power for 1,315,026 shares and sole dispositive power for 8,316,234 shares. No shared voting or dispositive power is reported in this Schedule 13G.

Was the Schedule 13G signed and when was it filed?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026. The cover lists the securities and ownership details as of 03/31/2026.

Are Vanguard's holdings held on behalf of other persons or funds?

Yes. The filing states the shares reflect holdings for Vanguard funds and managed accounts and names Vanguard affiliates exercising dispositive or voting power on behalf of those clients and funds.