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NWPX: Royce & Associates Reports 501,420 Shares in 13G Filing

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Royce & Associates LP, a New-York investment adviser, filed a Schedule 13G revealing a 5.08 % passive stake in NWPX Infrastructure Inc. (501,420 common shares; CUSIP 667746101) as of 30 Jun 2025.

The firm reports sole voting and dispositive power over the entire position and no shared power. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating the position is held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control. Royce & Associates—an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources—emphasises internal information barriers and disclaims group status with other Franklin entities or their principal shareholders.

No purchase price, transaction dates, or strategic intentions are disclosed; the filing simply establishes Royce as a new 5 %-plus institutional holder. While the disclosure signals incremental institutional confidence, it does not suggest activism or immediate governance impact.

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Insights

TL;DR – Passive 5.08 % stake by Royce adds institutional ownership; limited immediate impact.

Royce & Associates’ initial 13G positions the firm as a significant but non-activist holder. Crossing the 5 % threshold can improve float stability and enhance market perception of NWPX’s investability, yet because the filing is passive (13G vs. 13D) it conveys no intent to press for strategic change. The stake size is modest relative to typical control blocks, and sole voting/dispositive power suggests straightforward portfolio management rather than shared arrangements. Overall, the development is neutral-to-slightly-positive for sentiment but unlikely to alter fundamentals or governance near term.






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





SCHEDULE 13G



ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP
Signature:Daniel A. O'Byrne
Name/Title:Vice President
Date:07/22/2025
Exhibit Information

The securities reported herein are beneficially owned by one or more registered investment companies or other managed accounts that are investment management clients of Royce & Associates, LP ("RALP"), an indirect majority owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc.("FRI"). When an investment management contract (including a sub advisory agreement) delegates to RALP investment discretion or voting power over the securities held in the investment advisory accounts that are subject to that agreement, FRI treats RALP as having sole investment discretion or voting authority, as the case may be, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. Accordingly, RALP reports on Schedule 13G that it has sole investment discretion and voting authority over the securities covered by any such investment managementagreement, unless otherwise noted in this Item 4. As a result, for purposes of Rule 13d 3 under the Act, RALP may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G. Beneficial ownership by investment management subsidiaries and other affiliates of FRI is being reported in conformity with the guidelines articulated by the SEC staff in Release No. 3439538 (January 12, 1998) relating to organizations, such as FRI, where related entities exercise voting and investment powers over the securities being reported independently from eachother. The voting and investment powers held by RALP are exercised independently from FRI(RALP's parent holding company) and from all other investment management subsidiaries of FRI (FRI, its affiliates and investment management subsidiaries other than RALP are, collectively, "FRI affiliates"). Furthermore, internal policies and procedures of RALP and FRI affiliates establish informational barriers that prevent the flow between RALP and the FRI affiliates of information that relates to the voting and investment powers over the securities owned by their respective investment management clients. Consequently, RALP and the FRI affiliates report the securities over which they hold investment and voting power separately from each other for purposes of Section 13 of the Act. Charles B. Johnson and Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. (the "Principal Shareholders") may each own in excess of 10% of the outstanding common stock of FRI and are the principal stockholders of FRI (see FRI's Proxy Statement-Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners). However, because RALP exercises voting and investment powers on behalf of its investment management clients independently of FRI affiliates, beneficial ownership of the securities reported by RALP is not attributed to the Principal Shareholders. RALP disclaims any pecuniary interest in any of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G on behalf of RALP should not be construed as an admission that it is, and it disclaims that it is, the beneficial owner, as defined in Rule 13d 3, of any of such securities. Furthermore, RALP believes that it is not a "group" with FRI affiliates, the Principal Shareholders, or their respective affiliates within the meaning of Rule 13d 5 under the Act and that none of them is otherwise required to attribute to any other the beneficial ownership of the securities held by such person or by any persons or entities for whom or for which RALP or the FRI affiliates provide investment management services.

FAQ

Why did Royce & Associates file a Schedule 13G on NWPX?

Their holdings exceeded the 5 % threshold (501,420 shares), triggering the passive ownership disclosure requirement under Rule 13d-1(b).

Does the 5.08 % stake mean Royce plans to influence NWPX management?

No. A 13G filing denotes passive ownership; the firm states the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business, not to change control.

What voting power does Royce & Associates have in NWPX?

The firm reports sole voting and dispositive power over all 501,420 shares and no shared power with other parties.

When was the ownership position effective?

Royce’s beneficial ownership position is reported as of 30 June 2025; the filing was signed on 22 July 2025.

Is Royce affiliated with Franklin Resources?

Yes. Royce & Associates is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., but it asserts operational independence regarding voting and investment decisions.
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