Bank of America files 13G on GAU: 13,330,266 shares at 5.1%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU) disclosed a Schedule 13G from Bank of America Corporation reporting beneficial ownership of 13,330,266 common shares, equal to 5.1% of the class as of the reported event.

The filing lists shared voting and shared dispositive power over 13,330,266 shares, with 0 sole voting or dispositive power. The holdings are certified as acquired and held in the ordinary course and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The report covers BofA’s wholly owned subsidiaries, including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch International, and Merrill Lynch Canada. The date of event triggering the filing was 09/30/2025.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Galiano Gold Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

36352H100

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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. 36352H100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

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 13,330,266.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 13,330,266.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

13,330,266.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Galiano Gold Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 680 - 1066 WEST HASTINGS STREET, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, V6E 3X2.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 36352H100
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: 13,330,266.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 13,330,266.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 13,330,266.00
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. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries BofA Securities, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); Merrill Lynch International, a non-U.S. institution in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J); and Merrill Lynch Canada, a non-U.S. institution in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
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.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	/s/ Andres Ortiz
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	11/14/2025

FAQ

What stake in GAU did Bank of America report on Schedule 13G?

Bank of America reported beneficial ownership of 13,330,266 common shares, representing 5.1% of Galiano Gold’s class.

Does Bank of America have voting power over GAU shares?

Yes. It reported shared voting power over 13,330,266 shares and 0 sole voting power.

What is the date of the event requiring this GAU filing?

The date of the event was 09/30/2025.

Which subsidiaries are included in Bank of America’s GAU 13G?

The filing includes BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch International, and Merrill Lynch Canada.

What does the 13G certification say about intent to influence GAU?

It certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control.

What class of GAU securities does the 13G cover?

It covers Common Shares of Galiano Gold Inc., CUSIP 36352H100.