Vanguard Group (NN) reports 5.14% beneficial stake in NextNav common stock
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SCHEDULE 13G
The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of NextNav Inc common stock. As of 12/31/2025, it beneficially owned 6,932,757 shares, representing 5.14% of the class. Vanguard reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 719,292 shares with shared voting power, while having 6,932,757 shares with shared dispositive power.
Vanguard states the holdings are acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of NextNav. It also notes an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries are expected to report beneficial ownership separately.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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NextNav Inc (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) |
65345N106 (CUSIP Number) |
12/31/2025 (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) |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 65345N106 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
The Vanguard Group | ||||||||
| 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
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,932,757.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.14 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA |
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
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
NextNav Inc | |
| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1775 TYSONS BLVD, 5TH FL, MC LEAN, VA, 22102 | |
| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
The Vanguard Group | |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355 | |
| (c) | Citizenship:
PA | |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Common Stock | |
| (e) | CUSIP No.:
65345N106 | |
| 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:
6932757 | |
| (b) | Percent of class:
5.14 %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0 | ||
| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
719292 | ||
| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0 | ||
| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6932757 | ||
| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s clients, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.
No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%. | ||
| 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
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| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| 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.
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FAQ
What stake does The Vanguard Group report in NextNav Inc (NN)?
The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 6,932,757 NextNav Inc common shares, representing 5.14% of the class as of 12/31/2025. This crosses the 5% threshold that requires institutional holders to file a Schedule 13G disclosing their position and voting/dispositive powers.
How much voting power does Vanguard have over NextNav (NN) shares?
Vanguard reports no sole voting power over NextNav shares and shared voting power over 719,292 shares. It also reports shared dispositive power over 6,932,757 shares, meaning voting authority is limited but it shares the ability to decide if and when those shares are sold.
Why did Vanguard file a Schedule 13G for NextNav (NN)?
Vanguard filed a Schedule 13G because its beneficial ownership in NextNav exceeded 5%, triggering a reporting obligation. It certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the company.
Did Vanguard indicate any control intentions regarding NextNav Inc (NN)?
Vanguard explicitly certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of NextNav. It also states the holdings are not part of any transaction intended to affect control, other than activities tied to proxy nomination rules.
What internal changes at Vanguard are mentioned in the NextNav (NN) filing?
The filing notes that on January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. underwent an internal realignment and no longer performs portfolio management or proxy voting. Certain subsidiaries or business divisions are expected to report beneficial ownership separately, while continuing the same investment strategies as before.
Who ultimately benefits from Vanguard’s NextNav (NN) holdings?
Vanguard states that its clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the reported NextNav securities. It also notes that no single other person’s interest in these securities exceeds 5% of the class.