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Vanguard realigns holdings; reports 0% stake in KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC)

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KLA Corp institutional ownership update: The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned of KLA common stock, representing 0% of the class, following an internal realignment.

The filing states certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), and that The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has beneficial ownership over securities held by those entities. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard disaggregated holdings; reported zero direct ownership in KLA.

The filing lists Amount beneficially owned: 0 and Percent of class: 0%, reflecting an internal realignment that moves holdings to subsidiaries and business divisions that will report separately. This is an administrative ownership allocation rather than a market trade.

Impact depends on subsequent subsidiary filings showing positions; those separate reports will clarify actual aggregate exposure and potential voting blocks.

Filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 to justify disaggregated reporting.

The disclosure cites the January 12, 1998 release and states Vanguard subsidiaries pursue the same investment strategies as before the realignment. The statement clarifies that The Vanguard Group, Inc. "no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership" of those subsidiary-held securities.

Watch for follow-up Schedule 13 filings from the named subsidiaries to trace ownership and voting power; timing of those filings is not included here.






482480100

(CUSIP Number)
03/13/2026

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.


SCHEDULE 13G



The Vanguard Group
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:03/27/2026

FAQ

What did The Vanguard Group report for KLAC ownership?

The Vanguard Group reported 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0% of KLA's common stock. The filing attributes this to an internal realignment and disaggregation of holdings under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Why does Vanguard say it no longer has beneficial ownership of these shares?

Vanguard states subsidiaries and business divisions now report separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. It says those entities pursue the same investment strategies and that Vanguard no longer is deemed to have beneficial ownership over their securities.

Does this filing mean Vanguard sold KLA shares?

No. The filing explains an internal realignment and separate reporting by subsidiaries; it does not state any sale or market transaction. The entry lists Amount beneficially owned: 0 for The Vanguard Group entity in this filing.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for Vanguard and when?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with signature date 03/27/2026. The cover shows a reporting date of 03/13/2026 associated with the submission.

Will other Vanguard entities report KLA holdings separately?

Yes. The filing states certain subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately on a disaggregated basis. Subsequent Schedule 13 filings from those entities should disclose their respective positions and voting powers.
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