Ariel Investments, LLC has reported beneficial ownership of 4,102,497 shares of Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc common stock, representing 8.5% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025. Ariel has sole voting power over 3,672,254 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,102,497 shares.
The filing explains that these securities are held for Ariel’s adviser clients, who are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds, and that no individual client has an economic interest in more than 5% of the shares. Ariel certifies the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Prestige Consumer Healthcare.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock SH
(Title of Class of Securities)
74112D101
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
74112D101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Ariel Investments, 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
3,672,254.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,102,497.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,102,497.00
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)
8.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
660 WHITE PLAINS RD., TARRYTOWN, NY, 10591
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Ariel Investments, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, 60601, United States
(c)
Citizenship:
DELAWARE
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock SH
(e)
CUSIP No.:
74112D101
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:
4,102,497
(b)
Percent of class:
8.5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,672,254
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,102,497
(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.
Ariel Investments, LLC's adviser clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, all securities reported upon this Schedule. None of Ariel Investments, LLC's clients have an economic interest in more than 5% of the subject securities reported upon this Schedule.
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.
How many Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) shares does Ariel Investments own?
Ariel Investments beneficially owns 4,102,497 shares of Prestige Consumer Healthcare common stock. This stake represents 8.5% of the company’s outstanding common shares as of December 31, 2025, based on the Schedule 13G/A ownership disclosure.
What percentage of Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) does Ariel Investments control?
Ariel Investments reports beneficial ownership of 8.5% of Prestige Consumer Healthcare’s common stock. This percentage reflects 4,102,497 shares held for its advisory clients as of December 31, 2025, giving Ariel a significant institutional holder position in PBH.
Does Ariel Investments have voting power over its PBH shares?
Ariel Investments has sole voting power over 3,672,254 shares of Prestige Consumer Healthcare. It also has sole dispositive power over 4,102,497 shares, meaning it can decide how and when those shares are sold on behalf of its clients.
Are Ariel Investments’ PBH holdings intended to influence company control?
Ariel certifies the PBH shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. The position is not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Prestige Consumer Healthcare, consistent with a passive institutional investment approach.
Who benefits economically from Ariel Investments’ stake in Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH)?
The economic benefits from Ariel’s PBH stake belong to its adviser clients. They receive dividends and sale proceeds related to the 4,102,497 reported shares, and no single client has an economic interest in more than 5% of Prestige Consumer’s common stock.
What type of investor is Ariel Investments in relation to Prestige Consumer (PBH)?
Ariel Investments is identified as an investment adviser filing on behalf of its clients. The Schedule 13G/A characterizes Ariel as a passive institutional holder, with the position held in the ordinary course and without a stated intent to influence corporate control.