STOCK TITAN

Nantahala reports 6.72% stake in Herbalife (HLF) via Schedule 13G/A

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Herbalife Ltd. reports Schedule 13G/A ownership disclosure. As of March 31, 2026, Nantahala Capital Management, LLC and its managers beneficially own 6,953,653 common shares, representing 6.72% of the outstanding Common Shares. The filing states shared voting and dispositive power over these shares.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Large passive stake disclosed by an investment adviser and its principals.

The Schedule 13G/A lists Nantahala Capital Management, LLC as beneficial owner of 6,953,653 Common Shares, with shared voting and dispositive power reported as of March 31, 2026. The filing treats Nantahala and the two managers as reporting persons.

Ownership is reported as shared rather than sole; cash‑flow treatment and any plans to buy or sell are not stated. Subsequent filings would show changes to this position.

Control-person classification and shared authority are explicitly declared.

The disclosure notes Messrs. Harkey and Mack are filing as control persons in respect of shares beneficially owned by Nantahala, an investment adviser described under the cited rule. Each is reported with 0 sole power and 6,953,653 shared power to vote and dispose.

This filing is informational under reporting rules; it does not state any transaction or intent to change holdings.

Shares beneficially owned 6,953,653 shares As of March 31, 2026
Percent of class 6.72% Percent of total Common Shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Sole voting power 0 Shares Each reporting person reported 0 sole voting power
Shared voting power 6,953,653 Shares Shared power to vote or direct disposition reported
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"As of March 31, 2026, Nantahala may be deemed to be the beneficial owner"
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.
Beneficial ownership financial
"Nantahala may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 6,953,653 Shares"
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.
Shared dispositive power regulatory
"Shared dispositive power: 6,953,653 Shares"





G4412G101

(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





SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



Nantahala Capital Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Taki Vasilakis
Name/Title:Taki Vasilakis / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:05/15/2026
Wilmot B. Harkey
Signature:/s/ Wilmot B. Harkey
Name/Title:Wilmot B. Harkey
Date:05/15/2026
Daniel Mack
Signature:/s/ Daniel Mack
Name/Title:Daniel Mack
Date:05/15/2026

FAQ

What stake does Nantahala hold in Herbalife (HLF)?

Nantahala Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 6,953,653 shares, representing 6.72% of Common Shares as of March 31, 2026. The shares are held by funds and separately managed accounts under Nantahala's control.

Do the reporting persons have sole voting power over HLF shares?

No; the filing states each reporting person has 0 sole voting power and 6,953,653 shared voting power. The reported authority is shared across Nantahala and its managers, not sole control.

Who filed the Schedule 13G/A for HLF and why?

The filing was made by Nantahala Capital Management, LLC, and reporting persons Wilmot B. Harkey and Daniel Mack, identifying Nantahala as an investment adviser and listing beneficial ownership of the disclosed shares.

What date is the ownership figure reported as of in the HLF filing?

The ownership amount is reported as of March 31, 2026. The signatures on the amendment are dated May 15, 2026, reflecting the amendment's execution date.