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Vanguard discloses 651M Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) shares held

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 651,058,822 shares of Bank of America common stock, representing 8.91% of the class. Vanguard reports 65,352,937 shares with shared voting power and 651,058,822 shares with shared dispositive power, with no sole voting or dispositive power.

Vanguard states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control of Bank of America. The filing notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, after which certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions are expected to report beneficial ownership separately while pursuing the same investment strategies as before.

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Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
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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. As of that date, The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer performs portfolio management services or administers proxy voting. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. anticipates that certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that currently have, or are 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.


SCHEDULE 13G



The Vanguard Group
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:01/30/2026

FAQ

How many Bank of America (BAC) shares does The Vanguard Group report owning?

The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 651,058,822 Bank of America common shares, representing 8.91% of the outstanding class. These shares are largely held with shared voting and dispositive power on behalf of Vanguard’s clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard have over Bank of America (BAC) shares?

Vanguard reports 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power, but 65,352,937 shares with shared voting power and 651,058,822 shares with shared dispositive power. This means voting and sale decisions for these shares are shared, typically across Vanguard-affiliated entities and client accounts.

Why did Vanguard mention an internal realignment in this Bank of America (BAC) filing?

Vanguard explains that as of January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer performs portfolio management or proxy voting. Certain subsidiaries or business divisions are expected to report beneficial ownership separately, even though they continue the same investment strategies pursued before the realignment.

Are Vanguard’s Bank of America (BAC) shares held to influence control of the company?

Vanguard certifies the Bank of America securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The filing also states they are not held in connection with any transaction intended to achieve such control.

Who ultimately benefits from Vanguard’s Bank of America (BAC) shareholdings?

Vanguard states its clients—including registered investment companies and other managed accounts—have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from the Bank of America shares. No single other person’s interest in the reported securities exceeds 5% of the class, according to the disclosure.
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