Manulife reports 4.98% stake in Eagle Bancorp Montana

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. Schedule 13G/A discloses Manulife-affiliated ownership.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. Schedule 13G/A discloses Manulife-affiliated ownership.

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC reported beneficial ownership of 396,952 shares, representing 4.98%, and Manulife Investment Management Limited reported 1,411 shares, representing 0.02%, of 7,965,431 shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026. The filing is a joint filing under a signed agreement.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake shown by Manulife affiliates in EBMT, under the 13G/A disclosure framework.

The filing lists Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC holding 396,952 shares (4.98%) and Manulife Investment Management Limited holding 1,411 shares (0.02%) as of February 28, 2026. The parent, Manulife Financial Corporation, is included via aggregation.

Ownership is reported under a joint filing agreement; the disclosure character aligns with passive/investment-manager reporting rather than an activist or control position. Subsequent filings would show any changes in percent ownership.

Compliance & Filings Specialist

Schedule 13G/A format and joint-filing certification are intact; certifications included.

The submission includes the joint filing agreement and a certification about foreign regulatory comparability for MIML. Signatories include named compliance officers and an agent with dated signatures in May 2026.

Filing content is typical for institutional passive investors reporting positions near the 5% threshold; tracking future amendments will reveal any movement across reporting triggers.

Key Figures

Shares outstanding: 7,965,431 shares MIM (US) holding: 396,952 shares MIM (US) percent: 4.98% +3 more

6 metrics

Shares outstanding 7,965,431 shares as of February 28, 2026

MIM (US) holding 396,952 shares reported beneficial ownership

MIM (US) percent 4.98% of common stock outstanding

MIML holding 1,411 shares reported beneficial ownership

MIML percent 0.02% of common stock outstanding

Filing signature dates May 2026 signatures dated 05/06/2026 and 05/07/2026

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, joint filing agreement, sole dispositive power

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 4 and Item 2 identifying the filing type"

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.

beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4 states amounts beneficially owned by MIM (US) and MIML"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

joint filing agreement legal

"Exhibit Information EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT"

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Cover page columns list Sole Dispositive Power values for reporting persons"

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.

FAQ

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What stake does Manulife own in Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT)?

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC owns 396,952 shares (4.98%) and Manulife Investment Management Limited owns 1,411 shares (0.02%) of Eagle Bancorp Montana's common stock as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A.

What is the total number of Eagle Bancorp Montana shares outstanding used in the filing?

The filing cites 7,965,431 shares outstanding of common stock as of February 28, 2026, which is the basis for the reported ownership percentages by the Manulife entities in the Schedule 13G/A.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate Manulife is seeking control of EBMT?

No. The Schedule 13G/A structure and the filing text identify Manulife entities as reporting beneficial ownership through investment-management relationships, consistent with passive or investment-manager reporting rather than an explicit control or activist intent.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for the Manulife entities?

The filing is signed under a joint filing agreement with signatures by Graham Miller (agent), Paul Donahue (Chief Compliance Officer), and Christopher Walker (Chief Compliance Officer), with dates in May 2026, per the exhibit information.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 05:09 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

26942G100

(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): 26942G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Financial Corporation

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

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

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)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 26942G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Investment Management (US) 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 396,952.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 396,952.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

396,952.00

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)

4.98 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 26942G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Manulife Investment Management Limited

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

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,411.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,411.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,411.00

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)

0.02 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1400 Prospect Avenue Helena, MT 509601 United States
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC ("MIM (US)") and Manulife Investment Management Limited ("MIML")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business offices of MFC and MIML are located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5. The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)	Citizenship: MFC and MIML are organized and exist under the laws of Canada. MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 26942G100
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).
	FI
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 396,952 shares of Common Stock and MIML has beneficial ownership of 1,411 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US) and MIML, MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)	Percent of class: Of the 7,965,431 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026, according to the Form 10-Q filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2026, MIM (US) held 4.98% and MIML held 0.02%.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining 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.
	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. See Items 3 and 4 above.
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 foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

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.

Manulife Financial Corporation

Signature:	/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:	Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:	05/06/2026

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC

Signature:	/s/ Paul Donahue
Name/Title:	Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	05/06/2026

Manulife Investment Management Limited

Signature:	/s/ Christopher Walker
Name/Title:	Christopher Walker / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	05/07/2026

Comments accompanying signature: NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent. Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT