Manulife Investment Management Reports 5.18% Passive Stake in EBMT

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC reports beneficial ownership of 410,513 shares of Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc common stock, representing 5.18% of the 7,925,177 shares the issuer reported outstanding. The filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation and its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary and states that MIM (US) has sole voting and dispositive power over the disclosed shares while Manulife Financial Corporation reports no direct voting or dispositive power.

The document is a Schedule 13G amendment reflecting a passive institutional position and includes a joint filing agreement exhibit and signatures from authorized representatives. Through the parent-subsidiary relationship, the parent may be deemed to beneficially own these shares.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Manulife's MIM holds a passive 5.18% stake (410,513 shares) in EBMT; disclosure crosses the 5% threshold but shows no control intent.

The Schedule 13G/A indicates a passive institutional position rather than an activist or control-seeking posture. The 5.18% holding is material because it exceeds the 5% reporting threshold and must be disclosed, but the filing shows sole voting and dispositive power for the advisory subsidiary rather than shared control or coordinated action. For investors, this is a notable ownership disclosure but not evidence of strategic change at the company.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Crossing 5% triggers reporting; the amendment records ownership and a parent-subsidiary relationship but does not show collaborative group action.

The filing documents that an investment adviser affiliate holds the position and that the parent may be deemed to beneficially own the same shares by virtue of the corporate relationship. The absence of shared voting power or group identification suggests this is a passive, regulatory disclosure. Governance implications are limited unless the holder later signals active engagement or seeks board influence.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

26942G100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 No. 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 410,513.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 410,513.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

410,513.00

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)

5.18 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

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 subsidiary Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business office of MFC is 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 is organized and exists 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).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 410,513 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US), MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)	Percent of class: Of the 7,925,177 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2024, according to the Form 10-Q filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2025, MIM (US) held 5.18%.
(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.
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:	08/06/2025

Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC

Signature:	/s/ Paul M. Donahue
Name/Title:	Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	08/08/2025

Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F- NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018. The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his 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

FAQ

How many EBMT shares does Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC own?

The filing reports 410,513 shares beneficially owned by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.

What percentage of EBMT does Manulife's holding represent?

The reported stake equals 5.18% of the company's outstanding common stock.

Is this filing indicating active control or a passive investment?

This is a Schedule 13G amendment, which in the filing reflects a passive institutional position rather than an intent to exert control.

Does Manulife Financial Corporation directly hold EBMT shares?

The filing shows Manulife Financial Corporation may be deemed to beneficially own the shares through its subsidiary, while its reported direct voting and dispositive power are zero.

Who signed the disclosure on behalf of the filers?

The statement is signed by authorized representatives, including Graham Miller for Manulife Financial Corporation and Paul M. Donahue as Chief Compliance Officer for Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.