PAR Technology Corp. ownership filing: Capital Research Global Investors amends its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 1,475,268 shares of PAR common stock, representing 3.4% of the 42,952,632 shares the filer believes to be outstanding. The filing lists 1,475,268 shares as both sole voting power and sole dispositive power.
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Capital Research discloses a 3.4% stake in PAR Technology.
Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 1,475,268 shares, with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares. The filing is an amendment to a Schedule 13G, which is routinely used by passive institutional investors to disclose holdings.
The reported stake equals 3.4% of the 42,952,632 shares cited as outstanding; subsequent filings would show whether the position changes over time.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:1,475,268 sharesPercent of class:3.4%Shares outstanding (filers' basis):42,952,632 shares
3 metrics
Beneficial ownership1,475,268 sharesreported by Capital Research Global Investors
Percent of class3.4%of 42,952,632 shares believed outstanding
Shares outstanding (filers' basis)42,952,632 sharesshares the filer believes to be outstanding
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial owner, sole dispositive power, sole voting power, +1 more
5 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"amendment to a Schedule 13G is reported at the top of the document"
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.
beneficial ownerregulatory
"CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,475,268 shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,475,268"
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.
sole voting powerregulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,475,268"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
amendmentregulatory
"(Amendment No. 7) appears on the filing header"
An amendment is a formal change or addition to an existing legal, regulatory, or corporate document, such as a contract, prospectus, regulatory filing, or company charter. It matters to investors because amendments can alter rights, deadlines, obligations, or risk profiles tied to an investment; think of it like editing a recipe—changing an ingredient or cooking time can significantly affect the final result.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 7)
PAR Technology Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
698884103
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
698884103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital Research Global Investors
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
1,475,268.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,475,268.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,475,268.00
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)
3.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
PAR Technology Corp.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
PAR Technology Park, 8383 Seneca Turnpik, New Hartford, NY 13413-4991
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital Research Global Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
698884103
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:
1,475,268 **
**Capital Research Global Investors ("CRGI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CRGI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital Research Global Investors." CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,475,268 shares or 3.4% of the 42,952,632 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
3.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,475,268
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,475,268
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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 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.
Capital Research Global Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Vice President and Senior Counsel II, Capital Research and Management Company
What stake does Capital Research Global Investors report in PAR (PAR)?
Capital Research reports beneficial ownership of 1,475,268 shares, equal to 3.4% of 42,952,632 shares the filer believes outstanding. The position is reported on an amended Schedule 13G/A.
Does Capital Research have voting control over its PAR shares?
Yes. The filing states Capital Research has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,475,268 shares. Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported as 0.
Is this filing a purchase or sale transaction?
No. This is an ownership disclosure amendment on Schedule 13G/A reporting holdings; it does not describe a specific purchase or sale transaction or timing.
How current is the outstanding share count cited in the filing?
The filing cites 42,952,632 shares believed to be outstanding as the basis for the 3.4% calculation. The document does not attach a specific "as of" date to that outstanding count.