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Weichai Group Files 13D/A: Disposes 263K PSIX Shares at ~$80–89.8

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Weichai America Corp., together with Weichai Power Co., Ltd. and Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., filed Amendment No. 8 to their Schedule 13D for Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX) to report open-market sales of Common Stock under Rule 144. From August 18–21, 2025, Weichai America sold a total of 263,006 shares, reducing the Reporting Persons' combined beneficial ownership to 10,948,835 shares, or 47.5% of the outstanding common stock based on 23,029,846 shares outstanding as of July 31, 2025. The filing lists daily dispositions and weighted average prices per share ranging from about $80.00 to $89.83. The amendment states no other transactions occurred since the prior Schedule 13D.

Positive

  • Transparent disclosure of daily share dispositions and weighted average prices supports regulatory compliance
  • Continues to hold substantial stake at 47.5%, preserving significant influence over the issuer

Negative

  • Aggregate ownership fell by over 1% after the sale of 263,006 shares, modestly reducing voting power
  • No clarified intent about future transactions or strategic plans following the reduction, creating uncertainty for governance expectations

Insights

TL;DR: A roughly 1.1% stake reduction via Rule 144 sales, transparent reporting but still leaves the group as a near-majority holder.

The Reporting Persons executed orderly open-market disposals of 263,006 shares over four trading days, with weighted average prices per day disclosed. The reduction lowered their aggregate stake to 47.5%, beneath majority control but maintaining substantial influence. The clear breakdown of shares sold and prices supports market transparency and regulator compliance; however, the sales modestly reduce the group's voting leverage. No other material transactions or changes were disclosed in this amendment.

TL;DR: Filing shows compliant disclosure of dilutive sales but raises governance questions about future control intentions.

The amendment appropriately updates Schedule 13D to reflect disposals under Rule 144 and provides daily volume and weighted average price detail. While the combined ownership remains significant at 47.5%, the reported sale decreased their previously disclosed percentage by more than 1%, which could influence governance dynamics and shareholder voting outcomes. The document contains no statement of changed intent or future plans, leaving uncertainty about whether further reductions or strategic actions are planned.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. The number of shares beneficially owned represents 10,948,835 shares of Common Stock held by the Reporting Persons. 2. The beneficial ownership percentage is calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based upon information from the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2025 that, as of July 31, 2025, there were 23,029,846 shares of Common Stock outstanding.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. The number of shares beneficially owned represents 10,948,835 shares of Common Stock held by the Reporting Persons. 2. The beneficial ownership percentage is calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based upon information from the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2025 that, as of July 31, 2025, there were 23,029,846 shares of Common Stock outstanding.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. The number of shares beneficially owned represents 10,948,835 shares of Common Stock held by the Reporting Persons. 2. The beneficial ownership percentage is calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based upon information from the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2025 that, as of July 31, 2025, there were 23,029,846 shares of Common Stock outstanding.


SCHEDULE 13D


Weichai America Corp.
Signature:/s/ Jinguang Liu (aka Jin Liu)
Name/Title:Jinguang Liu (aka Jin Liu), Chief Financial Officer
Date:08/25/2025
Weichai Power Co., Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Chenglong Sun
Name/Title:Chenglong Sun, Authorized Representative
Date:08/25/2025
Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Chenglong Sun
Name/Title:Chenglong Sun, Authorized Representative
Date:08/25/2025

FAQ

What did Weichai America report in the Schedule 13D/A for PSIX?

The filing reports that Weichai America sold 263,006 shares of Power Solutions International common stock under Rule 144 from August 18–21, 2025.

How much of PSIX does the reporting group now own?

After the sales, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 10,948,835 shares, representing 47.5% of PSIX based on 23,029,846 shares outstanding as of July 31, 2025.

What were the prices for the shares sold by Weichai America?

Daily weighted average prices ranged approximately from $80.50 to $85.01, with reported transaction price ranges between $80.00 and $89.83.

Was the Schedule 13D/A filed for compliance or a change in intent?

The amendment reports open-market sales and states the Sales decreased ownership by over 1%; it does not state any change in overall purpose or future intent beyond the reported transactions.

Who signed the filing for the Reporting Persons?

The amendment is signed by Jinguang Liu for Weichai America and Chenglong Sun as authorized representative for Weichai Power and SHIG.