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Liquidity Services Inc. common stock ownership is reported by Staley Capital Advisers, Inc. and several related individuals on a passive basis. The ownership data use 31,181,231 shares outstanding as of May 4, 2026, and all holdings are stated as of June 30, 2026.
Each Reporting Person holds well under 5% of the outstanding shares, with individual positions ranging from approximately 0.7% to 1.1% of the company’s common stock. Staley Capital Advisers and the listed Controlling Persons report sole voting and dispositive power over their respective client accounts, and have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement dated August 12, 2026 to file jointly under Rule 13d-1(k)(1).
Key Figures
Shares outstanding:31,181,231 sharesStaley Capital Advisers holding:230,000 sharesJohn A. Staley holding:230,000 shares (0.7%)+3 more
6 metrics
Shares outstanding31,181,231 sharesCommon stock issued and outstanding as of May 4, 2026, per Form 10-Q
Staley Capital Advisers holding230,000 sharesBeneficially owned with sole voting and dispositive power as of June 30, 2026
John A. Staley holding230,000 shares (0.7%)Sole voting and dispositive power over Liquidity Services Inc. common stock
William F. Stotz holding256,200 shares (0.8%)Reported beneficial ownership with sole voting and dispositive power
James D. Roberge holding349,000 shares (1.1%)Largest individual reported stake among the Reporting Persons
Andrew J. Roberge holding239,010 shares (0.8%)Reported with sole voting and sole dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficial owners, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G, +2 more
6 terms
beneficial ownersregulatory
"may be deemed pursuant to Rule 13d-3 ... to be the beneficial owners of all common stock"
Beneficial owners are the people or entities that actually enjoy the economic benefits and control of shares or other assets, even when legal title is held by someone else such as a broker, custodian or trustee. Investors pay attention because beneficial owners hold the real voting power, receive dividends and can influence strategy and takeover outcomes — like the driver of a car who uses and maintains it while the bank holds the title — so disclosure shows who truly controls and benefits.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 230,000.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
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.
Sole Dispositive Powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 230,000.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
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.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended"
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.
Joint Filing Agreementregulatory
"have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement dated August 12, 2026"
Rule 13d-1(k)(1)regulatory
"file this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1)"
FAQ
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What percentage of Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT) shares do the Staley Capital Reporting Persons hold?
The Reporting Persons each hold less than 5% of Liquidity Services Inc.’s common stock, with individual positions disclosed between 0.7% and 1.1% of the outstanding shares, based on 31,181,231 shares outstanding as of May 4, 2026.
How many Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT) shares does Staley Capital Advisers, Inc. report?
Staley Capital Advisers, Inc. reports 230,000 shares of Liquidity Services Inc. common stock. It has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares as of June 30, 2026, acting for its investment advisory clients.
Who are the Controlling Persons of Staley Capital in the Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT) filing?
The Controlling Persons are John A. Staley IV, Brian M. McInerney, William F. Stotz, James D. Roberge, and Andrew J. Roberge. They may be deemed beneficial owners of Liquidity Services Inc. shares held in Staley Capital client accounts under Rule 13d-3.
What is the largest individual position reported in Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT) by these filers?
The largest individual position is reported by James D. Roberge, who holds 349,000 shares of Liquidity Services Inc., representing approximately 1.1% of the outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2026.
What dates are used for ownership and outstanding share calculations for Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT)?
Ownership data for the Reporting Persons are as of June 30, 2026. The percentage calculations use 31,181,231 shares outstanding as of May 4, 2026, as reported by Liquidity Services Inc. in its Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2026.
What is the purpose of the Joint Filing Agreement in the Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT) Schedule 13G/A?
The Reporting Persons entered a Joint Filing Agreement dated August 12, 2026, under Rule 13d-1(k)(1), agreeing to file this ownership statement jointly regarding Liquidity Services Inc. common stock for which Staley Capital exercises voting or dispositive discretion.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 10)
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
53635B107
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STALEY CAPITAL ADVISERS INC
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
230,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
230,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
230,000.00
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)
0.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
John A. Staley, IV
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
230,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
230,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
230,000.00
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)
0.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
William F. Stotz
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
256,200.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
256,200.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
256,200.00
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)
0.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
James D. Roberge
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
349,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
349,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
349,000.00
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)
1.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Brian M. McInerney
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
230,000.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
230,000.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
230,000.00
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)
0.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
53635B107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Andrew J. Roberge
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
PENNSYLVANIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
239,010.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
239,010.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
239,010.00
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)
0.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
6931 ARLINGTON ROAD, SUITE 460, BETHESDA, MARYLAND, 20814
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is jointly filed by the following parties, each referred to herein as "Reporting Person", and collectively, "Reporting Persons":
Staley Capital Advisers, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation and registered investment adviser
Mr. John A. Staley IV, Founding Partner of Staley Capital
Mr. Brian M. McInerney, President
Mr. William F. Stotz, Managing Director
Mr. James D. Roberge, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Andrew J. Roberge, Managing Director
Mr. Staley, Mr. Stotz, Mr. McInerney and Mr. James Roberge are hereinafter referred to as "Controlling Persons" of Staley Capital Advisers who may be deemed pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to be the beneficial owners of all common stock owned by Staley Capital clients for whom Staley Capital exercises discretion with respect to voting or disposition of the issuer's shares.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address for the Reporting Persons is:
One Oxford Centre, Suite 3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(c)
Citizenship:
United States of America
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
53635B107
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:
The ownership percentage calculated herein is based on 31,181,231 shares issued and outstanding as of May 4, 2026 as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026. All ownership information reported in the Cover Pages is as of June 30, 2026.
The Reporting Persons have entered into a Joint Filing Agreement dated August 12, 2026, a copy of which is filed as an Exhibit to this Schedule 13G/A, pursuant to which the Reporting Persons have agreed to file this statement jointly in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
The information contained in each cover page to this Schedule 13G/A is incorporated by reference into this Item 4.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i-iv) is set forth in Rows 5-8 of the Cover Page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i-iv) is set forth in Rows 5-8 of the Cover Page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i-iv) is set forth in Rows 5-8 of the Cover Page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i-iv) is set forth in Rows 5-8 of the Cover Page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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.
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.
