Pzena files 13G/A on Genesco (NYSE: GCO) reporting 10.1% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genesco Inc. ownership filing: Pzena Investment Management, LLC amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 1,100,898 shares of Genesco common stock, representing 10.1% of the class. The filer reports sole voting power for 778,551 shares and sole dispositive power for 1,100,898 shares. The filing states these shares are held for clients of the investment manager, and no single client has an interest exceeding 5%. The amendment is signed May 5, 2026.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,100,898 shares Percent of class: 10.1% Sole voting power: 778,551 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 1,100,898 shares amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 10.1% percent of Genesco common stock beneficially owned

Sole voting power 778,551 shares shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 1,100,898 shares shares with sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Signature date 05/05/2026 date the amendment was signed

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, sole voting power

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"amendment to a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership"

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: 1,100,898"

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 financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,100,898"

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.

sole voting power financial

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 778,551"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

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FAQ

What stake does Pzena Investment Management report in Genesco (GCO)?

Pzena reports beneficial ownership of 1,100,898 shares, equal to 10.1% of Genesco's common stock. The filing classifies 778,551 shares as shares with sole voting power and 1,100,898 shares with sole dispositive power.

Does Pzena control voting or disposition of the Genesco shares?

The filing states Pzena has sole voting power over 778,551 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,100,898 shares. These powers reflect the manager's authority to vote and direct the sale of the reported shares.

Are the Genesco shares held for specific clients of Pzena?

Yes. The filing explains the shares are held on behalf of Pzena's clients, who have the right to receive dividends and proceeds. It also states no single client holds more than 5% of the class.

When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for Genesco (GCO)?

The amendment is signed by Pzena's Chief Legal Risk Officer & Chief Compliance Officer on May 5, 2026. The cover shows a reporting date of April 30, 2026 associated with the filing.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

GENESCO INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

371532102

(CUSIP Number)

04/30/2026

(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): 371532102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

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 778,551.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,100,898.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,100,898.00

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)

10.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: GENESCO INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 535 MARRIOTT DRIVE, 12TH FLOOR, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, 37214.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Pzena Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 320 Park Avenue, 8th floor New York, NY 10022
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 371532102
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: 1,100,898
(b)	Percent of class: 10.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 778,551
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,100,898
	(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. CLIENTS OF THE FILING INVESTMENT MANAGER HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE AND THE ULTIMATE POWER TO DIRECT THE RECEIPT OF DIVIDENDS FROM, OR THE PROCEEDS OF SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPORTED ON HEREINABOVE. NO INTEREST OF ANY ONE OF SUCH CLIENTS RELATES TO MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE CLASS.
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.

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Signature:	s/Steven Coffey
Name/Title:	Chief Legal Risk Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	05/05/2026