[SCHEDULE 13G/A] DNOW Inc. Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
Wellington reports 9.06% stake in NOW Inc.
NOW Inc. Schedule 13G/A amendment shows affiliated Wellington entities report beneficial ownership of 16,879,174 shares, representing 9.06% of common stock as disclosed in Item 4.
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NOW Inc. Schedule 13G/A amendment shows affiliated Wellington entities report beneficial ownership of 16,879,174 shares, representing 9.06% of common stock as disclosed in Item 4. The filing lists shared voting power of 13,301,543 and shared dispositive power of 16,879,174 as of 03/31/2026.
Insights
Wellington group discloses a substantial ~9% stake in NOW Inc.
The filing attributes 16,879,174 shares of beneficial ownership to Wellington-related entities with 13,301,543 shares of shared voting power. The schedule clarifies the ownership structure through parent and adviser entities.
Cash‑flow treatment and any planned dispositions are not stated; future Schedule 13D/13G amendments would disclose material changes in position.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:16,879,174 sharesPercent of class:9.06%Shared voting power:13,301,543 shares
3 metrics
Beneficial ownership16,879,174 sharesreported as beneficially owned in Item 4
Percent of class9.06%Item 4(b) beneficial ownership percentage
Shared voting power13,301,543 sharesshared voting power reported on cover pages
Key Terms
beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, parent holding company
3 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages."
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.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 16,879,174.00"
parent holding companycorporate
"Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies"
FAQ
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What stake does Wellington report in DNOW (NOW Inc.)?
Wellington reports beneficial ownership of 16,879,174 shares (9.06%). The filing shows shared voting power of 13,301,543 and shared dispositive power of 16,879,174 as disclosed in Item 4 and the cover pages.
Which Wellington entities are named in the DNOW Schedule 13G/A?
The filing names Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, and Wellington Management Company LLP. Each entity's citizenship and role are listed in Item 2 and Item 7.
Does the filing indicate sole voting or dispositive power for Wellington in DNOW?
No sole power is reported; the filing states 0 shares of sole voting and dispositive power and lists shared voting and dispositive powers in Item 6–8 of the cover pages.
Is the reported Wellington ownership held for third‑party clients?
Yes; the filing states the shares are owned of record by clients of Wellington investment advisers and held directly or indirectly by those clients, per Item 6 and Item 7 disclosures.
When was the ownership information reported for DNOW?
The amendment cover references 03/31/2026 and the signatures are dated 05/15/2026. The ownership figures are shown on the attached cover pages tied to those dates.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
NOW Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
67011P100
(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):
67011P100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Group LLP
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
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
13,301,543.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,879,174.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,879,174.00
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)
9.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
67011P100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
13,301,543.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,879,174.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,879,174.00
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)
9.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
67011P100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
13,301,543.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
16,879,174.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,879,174.00
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)
9.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
67011P100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Company LLP
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
13,012,245.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,483,355.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
16,879,174.00
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)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NOW Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
7402 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston TX
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
Wellington Management Company LLP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Management Company LLP - Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
67011P100
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 the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)
Percent of class:
9.06 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
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.
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows:
Not Applicable.
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.
Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G.
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC
Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC
Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC
One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"):
Wellington Management Company LLP - IA
Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA
Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA
Wellington Management International Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
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.
