American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and Stowers Institute for Medical Research disclose combined beneficial ownership of 8,033,428 shares of Northern Oil and Gas common stock, representing 8.1% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power for 7,885,542 shares and sole dispositive power for 8,033,428 shares, indicating the adviser exercises control over voting and disposition of the reported shares.
The filing states these securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer. American Century Investment Management is identified as the investment adviser and a subsidiary of American Century Companies, with Stowers Institute identified as the control entity of the parent.
Positive
Beneficial ownership of 8,033,428 shares, equal to 8.1% of the common stock, clearly disclosed
Sole voting power reported for 7,885,542 shares and sole dispositive power for 8,033,428 shares, clarifying control of voting and disposition
Filing certified that holdings are in the ordinary course and were not acquired to influence control
Negative
None.
Insights
TL;DR: A notable passive stake — 8.1% ownership disclosed under Schedule 13G, held via an adviser and parent structure.
The filing documents a material passive position: 8,033,428 shares (8.1%) with 7,885,542 shares in sole voting power and full dispositive power over the 8,033,428 shares. Reporting under Schedule 13G and the certification that holdings are in the ordinary course indicate the holders represent passive investors rather than an active control group. The structure — an investment adviser (ACIM), its parent (ACC), and a control entity (Stowers) — merits attention for ownership consolidation but reflects routine institutional disclosure rather than a change in corporate control.
TL;DR: Ownership concentration is meaningful for governance monitoring but the filing affirms no intent to influence control.
From a governance perspective, an 8.1% beneficial stake is sufficiently large to warrant monitoring of voting outcomes and board matters, yet the Schedule 13G designation and the signed certification state these shares are held passively and not for the purpose of changing control. The reported sole voting and dispositive powers held by the adviser simplify accountability for how votes are cast, while the disclosure that no single advised client owns more than 5% reduces the likelihood of a separate controlling client emerging within the adviser’s client base.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
665531307
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2025
(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
CUSIP No.
665531307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
American Century Investment Management, 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
7,885,542.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
8,033,428.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,033,428.00
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)
8.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
665531307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
American Century Companies, 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
7,885,542.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
8,033,428.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,033,428.00
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)
8.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
665531307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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
7,885,542.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
8,033,428.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,033,428.00
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)
8.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
4350 Baker Road, Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
American Century Companies, Inc.
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
4500 Main Street
9th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
665531307
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:
See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)
Percent of class:
See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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.
Various persons, including the investment companies and separate institutional investor accounts that American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") serves as investment adviser, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities that are the subject of this schedule. Except as may be otherwise indicated if this is a joint filing, not more than 5% of the class of securities that is the subject of this schedule is owned by any one client advised by ACIM.
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.
This Item identifies each subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc. ("ACC"), which is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, that is a beneficial owner of securities that are subject of this schedule (the "Subject Securities"). American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACC and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
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.
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Signature:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Name/Title:
/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:
08/14/2025
American Century Companies, Inc.
Signature:
American Century Companies, Inc.
Name/Title:
/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:
08/14/2025
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Signature:
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Name/Title:
/s/ Joselyn Verschelden / Authorized Signer
Date:
08/14/2025
Exhibit Information
EXHIBIT
Each of the undersigned hereby agrees and consents to the execution and joint filing on its behalf by American Century Investment Management, Inc. of this Schedule 13G respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2025.
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. ("ACIM")
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. ("ACC")
By: __/s/ John Pak__________
John Pak
Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACC
STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, solely in its capacity as control entity of ACC
By: __/s/ Joselyn Verschelden_____
Joselyn Verschelden
Authorized Signer
Who filed the Schedule 13G/A for Northern Oil & Gas (NOG)?
American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and Stowers Institute for Medical Research are the reporting parties.
How many shares and what percentage of NOG are reported as beneficially owned?
8,033,428 shares are reported, representing 8.1% of the class.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported in the filing?
The filing reports sole voting power for 7,885,542 shares and sole dispositive power for 8,033,428 shares.
Is this position reported as passive or active?
The filers certify the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing.
Does any single client advised by ACIM own more than 5% of NOG?
The filing states that, except as otherwise indicated, not more than 5% of the class is owned by any one client advised by ACIM.
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