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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) is the issuer in Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of its Class A common stock by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and three other reporting persons. The cover pages list 5,118,575 shares (8.6%) for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, 4,433,440 shares (7.5%) each for BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp, and 3,926,610 shares (6.6%) for Newton Investment Management North America, LLC.
The report says the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in various fiduciary capacities; another entity is entitled to dividends or sale proceeds in every instance, and no other person's interest exceeds 5%. It also states that the filing is not an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Sections 13(d) or 13(g).
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:5,118,575 sharesBeneficial ownership:4,433,440 sharesBeneficial ownership:4,433,440 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficial ownership5,118,575 sharesThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation; 8.6% of the class
Beneficial ownership4,433,440 sharesBNY Mellon IHC, LLC; 7.5% of the class
Beneficial ownership4,433,440 sharesMBC Investments Corp; 7.5% of the class
Beneficial ownership3,926,610 sharesNewton Investment Management North America, LLC; 6.6% of the class
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power, fiduciary capacities
4 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"All of the securities are beneficially owned"
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 Voting Powertechnical
"Sole Voting Power 5,077,390.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Shared Dispositive Powertechnical
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,933,775.00"
fiduciary capacitiesfinancial
"in their various fiduciary capacities"
FAQ
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How many DLB shares does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation report?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5,118,575 shares, or 8.6% of the Class A common stock. The cover pages also list 4,433,440 shares (7.5%) for each of BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp, and 3,926,610 shares (6.6%) for Newton Investment Management North America, LLC.
What voting and dispositive powers does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation report for DLB?
It reports sole voting power over 5,077,390 shares and shared voting power over 4,942 shares, along with sole dispositive power over 3,184,800 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,933,775 shares.
Who receives dividends or sale proceeds from the DLB shares reported?
The report states that another entity is entitled to dividends or sale proceeds in every instance. It also states that no other person's interest in the reported securities exceeds 5%.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
25659T107
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(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
5,077,390.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,942.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,184,800.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,933,775.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,118,575.00
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)
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
4,395,142.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,515,675.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,917,765.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,433,440.00
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)
7.5 %
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
4,395,142.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,515,675.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,917,765.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,433,440.00
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)
7.5 %
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
3,923,543.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,028,166.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,898,444.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,926,610.00
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)
6.6 %
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.
