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Baron Capital Group, Inc., together with subsidiaries BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc., Baron Partners Fund and Ronald Baron, reports beneficial ownership of 4,200,856 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. common stock, representing 11.81% of the class.
The group holds shared voting power over 4,172,543 shares and shared dispositive power over 4,200,856 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. Advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds, and no such client is known to hold more than 5% of the class.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:4,200,856 sharesPercent of class:11.81%Shared voting power:4,172,543 shares+3 more
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Beneficial ownership4,200,856 sharesFactSet common stock beneficially owned by Baron group
Percent of class11.81%Portion of FactSet common stock class beneficially owned
Shared voting power4,172,543 sharesShares over which Baron group has shared power to vote
Shared dispositive power4,200,856 sharesShares over which Baron group has shared power to dispose
BAMCO shared voting power3,693,132 sharesShares with shared voting power reported for BAMCO Inc.
Baron Partners Fund stake2,149,040 sharesFactSet shares attributed to Baron Partners Fund, 6.04% of class
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 voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 4,172,543.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 4,200,856.00"
advisory clientsfinancial
"The advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive"
parent holding companyfinancial
"subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"
subsidiariesfinancial
"BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of BCG."
A subsidiary is a company that is majority-owned or controlled by a parent company but operates as a separate legal entity, like a branch or distinct shop under a bigger business umbrella. For investors, subsidiaries matter because their profits, debts, and risks can affect the parent’s overall financial health and value; understanding them helps reveal where revenue comes from, how risks are distributed, and how transparent the parent company’s performance really is.
FAQ
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How many FDS shares does Baron Capital Group report owning?
Baron Capital Group and related parties report 4,200,856 shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) common stock, representing beneficial ownership rather than direct record ownership for all shares.
What percentage of FactSet (FDS) does the Baron group beneficially own?
The Baron group reports beneficial ownership of 11.81% of FactSet’s common stock. This percentage reflects their aggregated position across affiliated entities and advisory accounts as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A.
Who are the reporting persons in this FactSet (FDS) ownership filing?
The reporting persons are Baron Capital Group, Inc., BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc., Baron Partners Fund, and Ronald Baron, who collectively report beneficial ownership of FactSet common stock.
What voting power does the Baron group report over FDS shares?
The Baron group reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 4,172,543 shares with shared voting power. Voting authority is shared among the reporting entities as described in the ownership breakdown.
Do Baron’s advisory clients directly benefit from the FDS holdings?
Yes. The filing states that advisory clients of BAMCO and Baron Capital Management have the right to receive or direct the receipt of dividends and sale proceeds from FactSet shares held in their accounts.
Does any single Baron advisory client hold over 5% of FDS?
According to the disclosure, to the best of the filing persons’ knowledge, no advisory client has an interest in FactSet common stock that relates to more than 5% of the outstanding class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 22)
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
303075105
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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):
303075105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BAMCO INC /NY/
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,693,132.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,721,445.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,721,445.00
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)
10.46 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
303075105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Baron Capital Group, Inc.
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,172,543.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
4,200,856.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,200,856.00
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)
11.81 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
303075105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Baron Capital Management, Inc.
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
479,411.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
479,411.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
479,411.00
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)
1.35 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
303075105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Ronald Baron
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
4,172,543.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
4,200,856.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,200,856.00
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)
11.81 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
303075105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Baron Partners Fund
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
2,149,040.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,149,040.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,149,040.00
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)
6.04 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IV
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
45 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Baron Capital Group, Inc. ("BCG"),
BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO"),
Baron Capital Management, Inc. ("BCM"),
Ronald Baron
Baron Partners Fund ("BPF")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
767 Fifth Avenue, 49th Floor,
New York, NY 10153
(c)
Citizenship:
BCG, BAMCO and BCM are New York corporations. Ronald Baron is a citizen of the United States. BPF is a series of a Delaware statutory trust.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
303075105
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:
4,200,856
(b)
Percent of class:
11.81 %
(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:
4,172,543
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,200,856
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 advisory clients of BAMCO and BCM have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Issuer's common stock in their accounts. To the best of the Filing Persons' knowledge, no such person has such interest relating to more than 5% of the outstanding class of securities.
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.
BAMCO and BCM are subsidiaries of BCG. BPF is an advisory client of BAMCO. Ronald Baron owns a controlling interest in BCG.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Please see Item 3.
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.
