Manulife Financial Corporation filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of Citizens Community Bancorp Inc. common stock by its subsidiaries. Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC holds 482,342 shares (5.01%) and Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 1,846 shares (0.02%). The filing cites 9,628,612 shares outstanding as of March 5, 2026 and includes attestations about foreign regulatory comparability and signatures by authorized officers.
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Schedules and attestations reflect routine institutional disclosure requirements.
The amendment to Schedule 13G updates beneficial-ownership figures for two Manulife affiliates, listing specific vote/dispositive powers. The filing includes a joint-filing agreement and Power of Attorney references tied to prior filings.
Materiality is administrative: filings like this ensure public disclosure of >=5.0% positions and include the statutory certifications required for passive/section 13G reporting.
Holds show a notable 5.01% stake by a Manulife affiliate in Citizens Community Bancorp.
The excerpt states 482,342 shares (5.01%) held by MIM (US) and 1,846 shares (0.02%) by MIML, on a base of 9,628,612 shares outstanding as of March 5, 2026. The filing attributes holdings to parent and subsidiaries.
Further trading or strategy is not described; subsequent filings would disclose any change in ownership method or intent.
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, Power of Attorney, sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"
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 ownershipfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 482,342 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.
Power of Attorneylegal
"Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018"
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, often in financial or legal matters. It’s like giving someone a trusted helper or agent the authority to handle important tasks if you are unable to do so yourself. This matters to investors because it can impact how their assets are managed or transferred if they become unable to oversee their affairs.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 482,342.00 for MIM (US)"
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.
What stake does Manulife (MFC) report in Citizens Community Bancorp (MFC)?
Manulife's filing reports Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC holds 482,342 shares (5.01%) and Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 1,846 shares (0.02%), based on 9,628,612 shares outstanding as of March 5, 2026.
Does the Schedule 13G/A show who controls voting or disposition of the shares?
Yes; the filing lists sole voting and dispositive power amounts for each reporting subsidiary, specifically 482,342 shares for MIM (US) and 1,846 shares for MIML, with the cover-page fields indicating those powers.
What does the filing say about regulatory comparability for Manulife Investment Management Limited?
The filing includes a certification that the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is "substantially comparable" to the U.S. equivalent, and the filers undertake to provide additional information to Commission staff upon request.
Are these holdings reported as part of a joint filing or individual filings?
The statement is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation and its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, and it references a Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit A) and a Power of Attorney invoked for authorized signatories.
What is the shares outstanding figure referenced in the filing?
The filing cites 9,628,612 shares outstanding as of March 5, 2026, per the issuer's Form 10-K referenced within the Schedule 13G/A amendment.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Citizens Community Bancorp Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
174903104
(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
CUSIP Number(s):
174903104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Financial Corporation
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
174903104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management Limited
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,846.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,846.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,846.00
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)
0.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
174903104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
482,342.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
482,342.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
482,342.00
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)
5.01 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Citizens Community Bancorp Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2174 Eastridge Center, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC ("MIM (US)") and Manulife Investment Management Limited ("MIML")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business offices of MFC and MIML are located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5.
The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)
Citizenship:
MFC and MIML are organized and exist under the laws of Canada.
MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
174903104
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).
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Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 482,342 shares of Common Stock and MIML has beneficial ownership of 1,846 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US) and MIML, MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
Of the 9,628,612 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 5, 2026, according to the Form 10-K filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2026 MIM (US) held 5.0% and MIML held 0.02%.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
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.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Items 3 and 4 above.
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 foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.
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.
Manulife Financial Corporation
Signature:
/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:
Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:
05/06/2026
Manulife Investment Management Limited
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Walker
Name/Title:
Christopher Walker / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
05/07/2026
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
Signature:
/s/ Paul Donahue
Name/Title:
Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
05/06/2026
Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F- NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018.
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
