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Vanguard Portfolio Management (PCRX) reports 2.59M shares, 6.38% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

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Pacira BioSciences reported that Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owned 2,585,964 shares of common stock, representing 6.38% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing discloses sole voting power of 84,678 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,585,964 shares. The Schedule 13G states these holdings reflect securities managed by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated investment divisions and was signed on 05/01/2026.

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Vanguard holds a passive >5% stake in Pacira, typical for index/managed funds.

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,585,964 shares (6.38%) as of 03/31/2026. The filing identifies sole dispositive power for Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and voting power limited to 84,678 shares, consistent with discretionary management across funds.

The disclosure is a routine Schedule 13G presentation of passive ownership. Subsequent filings may show changes in position size or voting power; timing and motives for trades are not specified in the excerpt.

Beneficial ownership 2,585,964 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 6.38% Percent of common stock represented by Vanguard's holdings
Sole voting power 84,678 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power 2,585,964 shares Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition
CUSIP 695127100 Identifier for Pacira BioSciences common stock
Signature date 05/01/2026 Date filing was signed by Vanguard representative
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Pacira BioSciences Inc"
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.
beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 2585964"
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
"Item 4. | (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2585964"
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.
CUSIP market
"Item 2. | (e) | CUSIP Number(s): 695127100"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.





695127100

(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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 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 Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:05/01/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard Portfolio Management hold in Pacira BioSciences (PCRX)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owns 2,585,964 shares, equal to 6.38% of Pacira's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole dispositive power over those shares and limited sole voting power of 84,678 shares.

Does Vanguard control voting for the Pacira shares it reports?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 84,678 shares and shared voting power of 0. Dispositive (sale) authority is sole for 2,585,964 shares, per the Schedule 13G disclosure signed 05/01/2026.

What does the Schedule 13G filing from Vanguard indicate about intent?

A Schedule 13G typically indicates passive investment rather than activist intent. Vanguard's filing reports beneficial ownership and management affiliations; it does not state any intent to influence control or list planned transactions.

Which Vanguard entities are noted as exercising power over the shares?

The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and notes affiliates including Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC as part of the management structure cited in the disclosure.

When was the Schedule 13G for Vanguard signed and what reporting date does it cover?

The Schedule 13G was signed by an authorized signatory on 05/01/2026 and reports beneficial ownership figures as of 03/31/2026, per the filing details provided.