Brandes Investment (FSTR) reports 14.38% stake — 1.48M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. amends its Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 1,482,228 common shares, representing 14.38% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 1,035,721 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,482,228 shares. The amendment is signed by an Executive Director on 05/07/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed; voting and dispositive powers are shared.

Brandes Investment Partners reports beneficial ownership of 1,482,228 shares ( 14.38%) as of 03/31/2026. The filing specifies shared voting power of 1,035,721 and shared dispositive power of 1,482,228, indicating control exercised jointly or via pooled vehicles.

Filing is an amended Schedule 13G/A, a routine disclosure for large passive or qualifying investors. Subsequent filings may clarify whether holdings change or if voting arrangements shift.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,482,228 shares Percent of class: 14.38% Shared voting power: 1,035,721 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Beneficial ownership 1,482,228 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 14.38% Percent of common shares as reported

Shared voting power 1,035,721 shares Number of shares with shared power to vote

Shared dispositive power 1,482,228 shares Number of shares with shared power to dispose

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, shared dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 4 FOSTER L B Common Shares"

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.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 1,482,228"

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 dispositive power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 1,482,228.00"

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FAQ

What stake does Brandes Investment Partners report in FSTR?

Brandes Investment Partners reports beneficial ownership of 1,482,228 shares, equal to 14.38% of common shares as of 03/31/2026. The amount and percentage are specified in the amended Schedule 13G/A.

Does Brandes have sole voting or dispositive power over these FSTR shares?

No. The filing shows 0 shares with sole voting power and 0 with sole dispositive power. It discloses shared voting power of 1,035,721 and shared dispositive power of 1,482,228.

When was the amendment to the Schedule 13G/A signed for FSTR?

The amendment was signed by an Executive Director on 05/07/2026. The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026 in the filing's cover information.

Who filed the 13G/A for FSTR and where is the filer located?

The filer is Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. with a principal business office at 4275 Executive Square, 5th Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037. Citizenship is listed as Delaware.

What does 'shared dispositive power' mean in this Schedule 13G/A?

It indicates the filer has the ability to direct disposition of the shares jointly with others. The filing lists shared dispositive power of 1,482,228 shares, matching the beneficial ownership amount reported.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

FOSTER L B CO

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

350060109

(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): 350060109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

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 1,035,721.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,482,228.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,482,228.00

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)

14.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FOSTER L B CO
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 415 HOLIDAY DR, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 15220.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 4275 Executive Square, 5th Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 350060109
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: 1,482,228
(b)	Percent of class: 14.38 %
(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: 1,035,721
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,482,228
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.
	Not Applicable
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 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.

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

Signature:	/s/ Glenn Carlson
Name/Title:	Executive Director
Date:	05/07/2026