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NOVAVAX, Inc. (NVAX) common stock beneficial ownership is reported by Shah Capital Management, Inc., Shah Capital Fund LLC and Himanshu H. Shah, President and Chief Investment Officer of Shah Capital. Shah Capital Management reported 10,543,476 shares (6.39%), and Shah Capital Fund reported 6,230,000 shares (3.78%). Himanshu H. Shah reported 10,656,964 shares (6.46%), including 10,543,476 shares with shared voting and dispositive power and 113,488 shares with sole voting and dispositive power.
Key Figures
Shah Capital Management beneficial ownership:10,543,476 sharesShah Capital Management percent of class:6.39%Shah Capital Fund beneficial ownership:6,230,000 shares+4 more
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Shah Capital Management beneficial ownership10,543,476 sharesNOVAVAX common stock
Shah Capital Management percent of class6.39%NOVAVAX common stock
Shah Capital Fund beneficial ownership6,230,000 sharesNOVAVAX common stock
Shah Capital Fund percent of class3.78%NOVAVAX common stock
Himanshu H. Shah beneficial ownership10,656,964 sharesNOVAVAX common stock
Himanshu H. Shah percent of class6.46%NOVAVAX common stock
Himanshu H. Shah sole voting and dispositive power113,488 sharesNOVAVAX common stock
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Shared Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power
3 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared Voting Powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 10,543,476.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
Shared Dispositive Powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 10,543,476.00"
FAQ
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What NVAX shares did the reporting persons disclose owning?
Shah Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 10,543,476 shares (6.39%); Shah Capital Fund reported 6,230,000 shares (3.78%); and Himanshu H. Shah reported 10,656,964 shares (6.46%).
What relationship does Shah Capital Management have to Shah Capital Fund in the NVAX disclosure?
Shah Capital Management serves as the investment adviser to Shah Capital Fund.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
NOVAVAX, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
670002401
(CUSIP Number)
10/16/2026
(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):
670002401
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Shah Capital Management
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
NORTH CAROLINA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
10,543,476.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
10,543,476.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
10,543,476.00
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)
6.39 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
670002401
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Shah Capital Fund 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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
6,230,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,230,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,230,000.00
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)
3.78 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
670002401
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Himanshu H. Shah
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
113,488.00
6
Shared Voting Power
10,543,476.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
113,488.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
10,543,476.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
10,656,964.00
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)
6.46 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NOVAVAX, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
21 FIRSTFIELD ROAD, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20878
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
(i) Shah Capital Management, Inc. ("Shah Capital"), a North Carolina corporation, who serves as the investment adviser to Shah Capital Fund (as defined below);
(ii) Shah Capital Fund ("Shah Fund"), a Delaware limited liability company; and
(iii) Himanshu H. Shah ("Mr. Shah"), who serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of Shah Capital.
Shah Capital, Shah Fund and Mr. Shah are referred to collectively as the "Reporting Persons."
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business and principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is:
2301 Sugar Bush Road, Suite 510
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
(c)
Citizenship:
Shah Capital is a North Carolina corporation.
Shah Fund is a Delaware limited liability company.
Mr. Shah is a citizen of the United States of America.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
670002401
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:
(i) Shah Capital: 10,543,476
(ii) Shah Fund: 6,230,000
(iii) Mr. Shah: 10,656,964
(b)
Percent of class:
(i) Shah Capital: 6.39%
(ii) Shah Fund: 3.78%
(iii) Mr. Shah: 6.46%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Shah Capital: 0
(ii) Shah Fund: 0
(ii) Mr. Shah: 113,488
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Shah Capital: 10,543,476
(ii) Shah Fund: 6,230,000
(ii) Mr. Shah: 10,543,476
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Shah Capital: 0
(ii) Shah Fund: 0
(ii) Mr. Shah: 113,488
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Shah Capital: 10,543,476
(ii) Shah Fund: 6,230,000
(ii) Mr. Shah: 10,543,476
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
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.
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 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.
Shah Capital Management
Signature:
/s/ Himanshu H. Shah
Name/Title:
Himanshu H. Shah, President and Chief Investment Officer
