[SCHEDULE 13G] FULLER H B CO Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
Dimensional reports 5.3% stake in HB Fuller
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a Delaware limited partnership and registered investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership for Section 13(d) purposes of 2,857,738 shares of HB Fuller Co common stock, representing 5.3% of the class.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a Delaware limited partnership and registered investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership for Section 13(d) purposes of 2,857,738 shares of HB Fuller Co common stock, representing 5.3% of the class. Dimensional has sole voting power over 2,801,035 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,857,738 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority. All reported shares are held in client funds and accounts for which Dimensional or its subsidiaries provide investment management or advisory services, and those funds have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds. Dimensional states that it may be deemed the beneficial owner of these shares through its advisory role but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership other than as may be deemed under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:2,857,738 sharesPercent of class:5.3%Sole voting power:2,801,035 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned2,857,738 sharesHB Fuller Co common stock reported for Section 13(d) purposes
Percent of class5.3%Portion of HB Fuller Co common stock class attributed to Dimensional-advised Funds
Sole voting power2,801,035 sharesHB Fuller Co shares for which Dimensional can vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power2,857,738 sharesHB Fuller Co shares for which Dimensional can dispose or direct disposition
CUSIP359694106CUSIP number for HB Fuller Co common stock
Key Terms
beneficial owner, sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940, Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial ownerregulatory
"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,857,738"
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.
Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a U.S. rule that requires anyone who buys more than 5% of a public company’s shares to publicly disclose who they are, how many shares they own, and their intentions toward the company. For investors, this is like a neighborhood alert when someone acquires a large stake in a building: it reveals potential changes in control or strategy that could affect the stock’s price, governance, or future direction.
Delaware Limited Partnershipregulatory
"Citizenship: Delaware Limited Partnership"
FAQ
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What stake in HB Fuller Co (FUL) does Dimensional Fund Advisors report?
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports beneficial ownership for Section 13(d) purposes of 2,857,738 HB Fuller Co common shares, representing 5.3% of the class. The shares are held across various client funds and accounts it advises or manages.
How much voting and dispositive power over HB Fuller (FUL) shares does Dimensional Fund Advisors have?
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports sole voting power over 2,801,035 HB Fuller shares and sole dispositive power over 2,857,738 shares. It reports no shared voting or dispositive power over any HB Fuller Co common stock.
Who actually owns the HB Fuller (FUL) shares reported by Dimensional Fund Advisors?
All reported HB Fuller shares are owned by client Funds for which Dimensional or its subsidiaries act as adviser or manager. These Funds receive dividends and sale proceeds, while Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership beyond what may be deemed under Section 13(d).
What is Dimensional Fund Advisors’ legal status and address related to its HB Fuller (FUL) holdings?
Dimensional Fund Advisors is a Delaware limited partnership and registered investment adviser. Its principal business office is at 6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746, from which it manages the client funds holding HB Fuller shares.
Do any individual Dimensional-managed funds hold over 5% of HB Fuller (FUL) stock?
According to Dimensional, none of the individual client Funds’ interests in HB Fuller exceeds 5% of the class. The overall 5.3% position reflects shares held across multiple Funds and accounts rather than a single large fund position.
Does Dimensional Fund Advisors claim full beneficial ownership of its HB Fuller (FUL) position?
Dimensional states it may be deemed a beneficial owner through its advisory role but explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership of all HB Fuller shares, which are owned by the underlying Funds, except as may be deemed under Section 13(d).
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
HB Fuller Co
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
359694106
(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):
359694106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors 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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,801,035.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,857,738.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,857,738.00
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)
5.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
HB Fuller Co
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1200 Willow Lake Blvd, PO Box 64683, Vadnais Heights, Saint Paul, MN 55110
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
359694106
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:
2,857,738 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.3 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,801,035** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,857,738** see Note 1 **
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
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 Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
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.
