NPK International (NPKI): Dimensional reports 4,797,458 shares (5.7%)

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,797,458 shares of NPK International Inc common stock, representing 5.7% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,797,458 shares of NPK International Inc common stock, representing 5.7% of the class. Dimensional reports sole voting power over 4,714,823 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,797,458 shares, and states these shares are owned by investment funds it advises. The filing clarifies Dimensional is an investment adviser and disclaims beneficial ownership of the funds' securities while furnishing investment advice. The statement is signed by the Global Chief Compliance Officer on 10/09/2025.

Positive

• Material disclosure: Ownership exceeds the 5% SEC threshold with 4,797,458 shares (5.7%), improving transparency for investors
• Institutional backing: Stake held by regulated funds advised by a large investment manager, which can provide liquidity and stable ownership

Negative

• None.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Dimensional holds a meaningful passive stake of 5.7% in NPK International.

Holding 4,797,458 shares at 5.7% of the class crosses the common 5% SEC disclosure threshold, making this a material passive stake for investors to note.

The position is held in registered funds and separate accounts for which Dimensional provides advisory services; the filer disclaims direct beneficial ownership which indicates portfolio management rather than an activist intent. Monitor future amendments that change the 5.7% stake or report voting/dispositive shifts within the next reporting cycle.

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What stake does Dimensional Fund Advisors LP report in NPK International (NPKI)?

Dimensional reports beneficial ownership of 4,797,458 shares, representing 5.7% of the outstanding common stock.

How many shares does Dimensional have sole voting power over for NPKI?

Dimensional reports sole voting power over 4,714,823 shares of common stock.

Does Dimensional claim direct beneficial ownership of the NPKI shares?

No. Dimensional states the shares are owned by Funds it advises and expressly disclaims beneficial ownership while reporting for SEC purposes.

What type of SEC filing is this and why was it filed?

This is an amended Schedule 13G filed because Dimensional's holdings equal or exceed the SEC's 5% disclosure threshold for passive investors.

When was the Schedule 13G/A signed?

The filing is signed by the Global Chief Compliance Officer on 10/09/2025.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/09/2025 - 01:48 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

NPK International Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

651718504

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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. 651718504

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,714,823.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,797,458.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,797,458.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: NPK International Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 99320 Lakeside Blvd, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 651718504
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: 4,797,458 ** see Note 1 ** ** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,714,823** see Note 1 **
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,797,458** see Note 1 **
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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. The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
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.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Signature:	Selwyn Notelovitz
Name/Title:	Global Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	10/09/2025