BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 451,268 shares of OAK VALLEY BANCORP common stock on a Schedule 13G, representing 5.4% of the class. BlackRock has sole voting power over 445,268 shares and sole dispositive power over 451,268 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.
Various underlying clients have rights to dividends or sale proceeds from these shares, but no single client holds more than five percent of OAK VALLEY BANCORP’s outstanding common stock.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:451,268 sharesPercent of class:5.4%Sole voting power:445,268 shares+3 more
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Beneficial ownership451,268 sharesCommon stock of OAK VALLEY BANCORP beneficially owned by BlackRock, Inc.
Percent of class5.4%Portion of OAK VALLEY BANCORP common stock class held by BlackRock business units
Sole voting power445,268 sharesShares for which BlackRock has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Shared voting power0 sharesShares for which BlackRock has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power451,268 sharesShares for which BlackRock can solely direct disposition
Shared dispositive power0 sharesShares for which BlackRock has shared dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, dispositive power, Schedule 13G, Power of Attorney
4 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"
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.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole Dispositive Power 451,268.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects the securities"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Power of Attorneyregulatory
"Exhibit Information Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7"
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, often in financial or legal matters. It’s like giving someone a trusted helper or agent the authority to handle important tasks if you are unable to do so yourself. This matters to investors because it can impact how their assets are managed or transferred if they become unable to oversee their affairs.
FAQ
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What stake in OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY) does BlackRock report on this Schedule 13G?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 451,268 shares of OAK VALLEY BANCORP common stock, representing 5.4% of the class. This filing reflects holdings of certain BlackRock business units aggregated under SEC guidance.
How much voting power does BlackRock have in OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY)?
BlackRock has sole voting power over 445,268 shares of OAK VALLEY BANCORP and no shared voting power. This indicates BlackRock alone can vote these reported shares on shareholder matters.
What dispositive power over OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY) shares does BlackRock hold?
BlackRock reports sole dispositive power over 451,268 shares and no shared dispositive power. Sole dispositive power means BlackRock can decide whether to sell or otherwise dispose of these shares.
Do any BlackRock clients individually own more than 5% of OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY)?
No. The filing states that various persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but no one person’s interest in OAK VALLEY BANCORP common stock exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares.
Whose holdings are included in BlackRock’s 13G filing for OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY)?
The holdings reflect securities beneficially owned by certain BlackRock business units and affiliates. It excludes securities owned by other BlackRock units whose holdings are disaggregated under SEC Release No. 34-39538.
Who signed the Schedule 13G related to OAK VALLEY BANCORP (OVLY) for BlackRock?
The Schedule 13G is signed by Spencer Fleming, identified as a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. The signature is supported by a Power of Attorney referenced as Exhibit 24.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OAK VALLEY BANCORP
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
671807105
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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):
671807105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, 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
445,268.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
451,268.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
451,268.00
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)
5.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
OAK VALLEY BANCORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
125 N. THIRD AVE. OAKDALE CA 95361
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
671807105
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:
451268
(b)
Percent of class:
5.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
445268
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
451268
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
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.
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 have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of OAK VALLEY BANCORP. No one person's interest in the common stock of OAK VALLEY BANCORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
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.
See Exhibit 99
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.