The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation amended its Schedule 13G to report passive ownership stakes in Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Class A common stock. The amendment lists specific subsidiaries with their reported beneficial holdings and percentage of the class, including The Bank of New York Mellon with 4,499,820 shares (7.4%), BNY Mellon IHC, LLC with 3,791,098 shares (6.2%), MBC Investments Corp with 3,791,098 shares (6.2%), and Newton Investment Management North America, LLC with 3,275,399 shares (5.4%).
The filing states these holdings are held in various fiduciary capacities by BNY Mellon and its subsidiaries; no single third party is reported as having more than 5% beneficial interest in the securities for purposes of Item 6.
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Insights
BNY Mellon's amendment discloses material passive stakes across affiliates in Dolby's Class A shares.
The filing lists affiliate-level beneficial holdings with explicit share counts and percentages, showing multiple BNY Mellon entities each above the 5% threshold for disclosure. The numbers rely on the cover-page table and Item 5–9 references.
These are passive/fiduciary positions as stated; subsequent filings would show changes in reported percentages or reclassification if voting/dispositive powers shift.
Holds are described as maintained in fiduciary capacities across BNY Mellon and subsidiaries.
The amendment emphasizes that the securities are held in various fiduciary capacities and cautions the filing should not be read as admission of beneficial ownership for Section 13(d)/(g) purposes. Item 6 clarifies no other single person holds >5% entitlement to dividends or sale proceeds.
Watch for exhibit references identifying the specific subsidiaries and Item 3 classifications for further clarity.
Key Figures
BNY Mellon beneficially owned:4,499,820 sharesBNY Mellon percent of class:7.4%BNY Mellon IHC, LLC beneficially owned:3,791,098 shares+4 more
7 metrics
BNY Mellon beneficially owned4,499,820 sharescover-page table listed for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
BNY Mellon percent of class7.4%percent of class reported on cover page
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC percent of class6.2%percent of class reported on cover page
MBC Investments Corp beneficially owned3,791,098 sharescover-page table for MBC Investments Corp
Newton Investment Management beneficially owned3,275,399 sharescover-page table for Newton Investment Management North America, LLC
Newton percent of class5.4%percent of class reported on cover page
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, fiduciary capacities, sole/shared dispositive power
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment No. 2 and cover-page references"
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 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.
fiduciary capacitieslegal
"All of the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in their various fiduciary capacities"
sole/shared dispositive powerfinancial
"columns for Sole Dispositive Power and Shared Dispositive Power in cover-page table"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
25659T107
(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):
25659T107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
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
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
4,457,714.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,500.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,643,119.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,856,701.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,499,820.00
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)
7.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
25659T107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon IHC, 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
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,747,764.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,950,745.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,840,353.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,791,098.00
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)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
25659T107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MBC Investments Corp
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,747,764.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,950,745.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,840,353.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,791,098.00
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)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
25659T107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Newton Investment Management North America, 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,272,332.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,459,352.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,816,047.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,275,399.00
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)
5.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 94103.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
240 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10286
(c)
Citizenship:
See cover page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
25659T107
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:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, or its direct or indirect subsidiaries, including The Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon, National Association, are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
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.
All of the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in their various fiduciary capacities. As a result, another entity in every instance is entitled to dividends or proceeds of sale.
No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
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.
See Exhibit I.
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.
What stake did BNY Mellon report in Dolby Laboratories (DLB)?
BNY Mellon reported beneficial ownership of 4,499,820 shares, equal to 7.4% of Class A common stock. This figure appears on the cover-page table and is reported as a passive/fiduciary holding across BNY Mellon and affiliates.
Which BNY Mellon subsidiaries reported holdings above 5% in Dolby?
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp each reported 3,791,098 shares (6.2%). Newton Investment Management North America, LLC reported 3,275,399 shares (5.4%), per the filing's cover-page table.
Does the filing state these holdings are controlled directly by BNY Mellon?
The filing says the securities are held in various fiduciary capacities by BNY Mellon and subsidiaries. Item 4 and Item 6 note the positions are fiduciary and that the filing is not an admission of beneficial ownership under Sections 13(d)/(g).
What does Item 6 disclose about third‑party interests?
Item 6 states no other single person's interest exceeds 5% for entitlement to dividends or sale proceeds. It also explains shares are held for multiple clients and beneficiaries, so no individual outside BNY Mellon is reported above the 5% threshold.
