BlackRock (PRGS) discloses 6.76M-share, 16.5% ownership in Progress Software
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a substantial ownership position in Progress Software Corp. common stock. BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 6,763,272 shares, representing 16.5% of the outstanding common stock.
BlackRock has sole voting power over 6,689,301 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,763,272 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. One underlying holder, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, is stated to have an interest in more than five percent of Progress Software’s common stock.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 6,763,272 shares
Ownership percentage: 16.5%
Sole voting power: 6,689,301 shares
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Beneficial ownership
6,763,272 shares
Common stock of Progress Software reported by BlackRock
Ownership percentage
16.5%
Percent of Progress Software common stock class held by BlackRock
Sole voting power
6,689,301 shares
Shares of Progress Software over which BlackRock has sole voting power
Shared voting power
0 shares
Shares of Progress Software over which BlackRock has shared voting power
Sole dispositive power
6,763,272 shares
Shares of Progress Software over which BlackRock has sole dispositive power
Shared dispositive power
0 shares
Shares of Progress Software over which BlackRock has shared dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially owned financial
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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 voting power financial
"Sole Voting Power 6,689,301.00"
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.
sole dispositive power financial
"Sole Dispositive Power 6,763,272.00"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects"
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.
parent holding company regulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
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FAQ
What percentage of Progress Software (PRGS) does BlackRock currently report owning?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 16.5% of Progress Software’s common stock. This stake is based on 6,763,272 shares reported as beneficially owned on the amended Schedule 13G filing.
Which BlackRock-affiliated fund holds more than 5% of Progress Software (PRGS)?
The filing states that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in more than five percent of Progress Software’s total outstanding common stock, through holdings managed by BlackRock’s reporting business units.