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BlackRock (NYSE: OTEX) reports 20.67M shares — 8.2% stake disclosed

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 20,666,069 shares of Open Text Corporation common stock, representing 8.2%. The filing lists 19,828,650 shares as sole voting power and 20,666,069 shares as sole dispositive power as shown for the reporting period 03/31/2026. The cover and Item 4 identify the reporting entities as certain business units of BlackRock, Inc. and note that other BlackRock business units are excluded under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

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BlackRock reports an 8.2% stake in Open Text, with sole voting and dispositive control.

BlackRock's filing lists 20,666,069 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, a 8.2% position in Open Text common stock. The report attributes ownership to specific Reporting Business Units rather than other BlackRock divisions, consistent with Release No. 34-39538.

Changes in institutional stakes are visible in subsequent filings; future amendments will show movement if positions change. Timing for any additional disclosures depends on transactions by the reporting units.

The filing clarifies voting and dispositive authority, useful for governance tracking.

Item 4 shows 19,828,650 shares with sole voting power and 20,666,069 shares with sole dispositive power. This distinction matters for shareholder vote expectation and proxy-season monitoring.

Board watchers may note the size of the holding (8.2%); any proxy-related activity would be revealed in later Section 13 filings or public statements.

Beneficial ownership 20,666,069 shares Reported in Item 4 (Schedule 13G/A)
Percent of class 8.2% Percent of outstanding common stock (Item 4)
Sole voting power 19,828,650 shares Number with sole power to vote (Item 4)
Sole dispositive power 20,666,069 shares Number with sole power to dispose (Item 4)
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 20666069 (b) Percent of class: 8.2 %"
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.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 20666069"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.





683715106

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



BlackRock, Inc.
Signature:Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:Managing Director
Date:04/24/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in Open Text (OTEX)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 20,666,069 shares, or 8.2%. The Schedule 13G/A lists 20,666,069 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with 19,828,650 shares carrying sole voting power.

Does BlackRock control voting for those Open Text shares?

Yes; the filing shows sole voting power for 19,828,650 shares. Item 4 reports 19,828,650 shares as sole voting power and 0 as shared voting power in the amendment.

Are these shares held by all BlackRock units or specific business units?

The filing attributes holdings to certain Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, Inc. It states the schedule reflects securities held by specified business units and excludes other BlackRock units per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

When was the ownership position reported?

The position is reported for the period ending 03/31/2026. The top of the filing shows the date 03/31/2026 and Item 4 lists the beneficial ownership amount alongside that reporting period.

Who signed the amended Schedule 13G/A for BlackRock?

The filing was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director. The signature block shows Spencer Fleming with the title Managing Director and the signature date 04/24/2026.