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Vanguard (FLEX) reports 19.38M shares, 5.27% ownership (Schedule 13G)

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(Moderate)
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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flex Ltd reports that Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC beneficially owns 19,382,770 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.27% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 19,382,770 shares and sole voting power over 49,235 shares. The Schedule 13G names Vanguard Portfolio Management and discloses that holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts; no single non‑Vanguard person holds more than 5% of the class according to the filing.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a passive, disclosed 5.27% stake in Flex Ltd via managed vehicles.

The Schedule 13G indicates passive reporting for beneficial ownership of 19,382,770 shares with dispositive authority held by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC. The filing notes holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts, consistent with aggregated asset‑manager reporting.

Impact depends on Vanguard's stewardship actions; the filing documents ownership levels and voting/dispositive breakdowns without signaling active engagement or transactions.

Voting and disposition split is material to governance but shows limited direct voting control.

The filing shows sole voting power of 49,235 shares versus sole dispositive power of 19,382,770 shares, indicating most shares are managed for clients while voting authority is concentrated in a smaller block. This distinction matters for proxy voting forecasts.

Subsequent filings could disclose any change in voting direction or intentions; timing for such disclosures is not provided here.

Beneficial ownership 19,382,770 shares Beneficially owned as reported on 03/31/2026
Percent of class 5.27% Percent of common stock class as reported
Sole voting power 49,235 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power 19,382,770 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Filing type Schedule 13G Passive beneficial ownership report
beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19382770"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Flex Ltd"
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.
dispositive power regulatory
"this includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power"
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.





Y2573F102

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Portfolio Management hold in FLEX?

Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owns 19,382,770 shares (5.27%). The Schedule 13G reports this ownership as of 03/31/2026 and lists dispositive and voting powers held by Vanguard and its affiliates.

How much voting power does Vanguard have at Flex Ltd (FLEX)?

Vanguard has sole voting power over 49,235 shares. The filing separates voting power (49,235 shares) from dispositive power (19,382,770 shares) in the reported beneficial ownership.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard controls the shares for clients or itself?

The filing indicates Vanguard exercises dispositive power on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It states holdings include securities held by Vanguard funds and clients where affiliates exercise dispositive and/or voting power.

Is Vanguard the only holder above 5% in this filing?

The filing states no other single person's interest reported exceeds 5%. It also notes that shares held by other Vanguard subsidiaries disaggregated from this reporting unit are not included in this count.

What is the reporting period and signature date for this Schedule 13G?

The ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026, and the form is signed on 04/29/2026. Ashley Grim signed the filing as Head of Global Fund Administration for Vanguard Portfolio Management.