Vanguard Portfolio Management (DVN) discloses 57.4M-share Devon Energy position at 4.98%
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC filed an amended ownership report for Devon Energy Corp common stock. Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 57,442,708 shares, representing 4.98% of the outstanding common stock. Vanguard has sole voting power over 179,468 shares and sole dispositive power over 57,442,708 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Vanguard indicates that this reflects securities beneficially owned, or deemed beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and certain affiliated entities and managed accounts.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 57,442,708 shares
Percent of class: 4.98%
Sole voting power: 179,468 shares
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Beneficial ownership
57,442,708 shares
Common stock of Devon Energy Corp reported by Vanguard Portfolio Management
Percent of class
4.98%
Portion of Devon Energy common stock class beneficially owned
Sole voting power
179,468 shares
Shares over which Vanguard Portfolio Management has sole power to vote
Shared voting power
0
Shares over which Vanguard Portfolio Management has shared voting power
Sole dispositive power
57,442,708 shares
Shares over which Vanguard Portfolio Management has sole power to dispose
Shared dispositive power
0
Shares over which Vanguard Portfolio Management has shared dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, dispositive power, sole voting power, Schedule 13G
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beneficially owned financial
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard"
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.
dispositive power financial
"Sole Dispositive Power 57,442,708.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
sole voting power financial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 179,468.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 ... ownership is disaggregated for this Schedule 13G"
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.
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FAQ
Does any single client of Vanguard hold more than 5% of Devon Energy (DVN)?
No. The filing states that no one other person's interest in the securities reported is more than 5%. Rights to dividends and sale proceeds are spread across Vanguard investment companies and other managed accounts.
Why does Vanguard Portfolio Management file an ownership report for Devon Energy (DVN)?
Vanguard files this report because it beneficially owns a significant portion of Devon Energy’s common stock. The filing discloses its 57,442,708 shares position, related voting and dispositive powers, and confirms ownership is now at or below 5% of the class.
Who signed the Devon Energy (DVN) ownership report for Vanguard Portfolio Management?
The report was signed by My Trieu-Gatt, identified as Authorized Signatory, Head of Global Fund Administration, on behalf of Vanguard Portfolio Management. The signature confirms the accuracy of the reported ownership information.