Vanguard reports 2.46M-share passive stake in G-III (GIII)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
G-III Apparel Group Ltd reported a passive beneficial ownership filing by Vanguard Portfolio Management holding 2,459,042 shares of common stock, representing 5.82% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 2,459,042 shares and sole voting power over 79,319 shares.
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Insights
Vanguard reports a >5% passive stake in G-III, disclosed under Schedule 13G.
Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,459,042 shares, or 5.82% of common stock, and sole dispositive power over those shares. The filing characterizes the holding as managed on behalf of funds and client accounts.
Ownership changes or voting intentions are not stated; subsequent filings would show any shift to active ownership or voting commitments.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 2,459,042 shares
Percent of class: 5.82%
Sole voting power: 79,319 shares
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Beneficial ownership
2,459,042 shares
Amount beneficially owned reported in Schedule 13G
Percent of class
5.82%
Percent of common stock reported
Sole voting power
79,319 shares
Shares with sole power to vote as reported
Sole dispositive power
2,459,042 shares
Shares with sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Signature date
04/29/2026
Date the Schedule 13G was signed
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Portfolio Management files Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"
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.
Beneficial ownership financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 2459042 (b) Percent of class: 5.82 %"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Sole dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2459042"
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.
FAQ
What stake does Vanguard hold in G-III (GIII)?
Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,459,042 shares, equal to 5.82% of G-III’s common stock. The filing lists sole dispositive power over those shares and sole voting power for 79,319 shares.
Why is a 13G filing used instead of a 13D for G-III (GIII)?
A Schedule 13G is used for passive investors reporting beneficial ownership above 5% when they do not seek to influence control. Vanguard filed under 13G to report a passive holding of 5.82% rather than an active acquisition intent requiring Schedule 13D.
Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard for G-III (GIII) and when?
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with an execution date of 04/29/2026. The signature certifies the reported ownership and roles described in the filing.