First Trust group discloses 5.03% beneficial stake in Radware (RDWR)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Radware Ltd. received a Schedule 13G filing from institutional investors First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation. As of 12/31/2025, they report beneficial ownership of 2,146,877 Radware common shares, representing 5.03% of the class. The group reports no sole voting power, with shared voting power over 1,562,396 shares and shared dispositive power over 2,146,877 shares.
The shares are primarily held in unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and in other investment vehicles advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. Voting for the unit investment trusts is generally carried out by the trustee, aiming to mirror how other shareholders vote. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Radware, and each reporting entity disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares identified.
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FAQ
Who filed the Schedule 13G related to Radware (RDWR)?
The Schedule 13G was jointly filed by First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation. The Charger Corporation is the general partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.
How many Radware (RDWR) shares do the First Trust entities report owning?
The reporting group states that they beneficially own 2,146,877 Radware common shares. This total includes shares held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. and by other investment vehicles for which First Trust Advisors L.P. serves as investment advisor or sub-advisor.
What percentage of Radware’s common stock is reported as owned on this Schedule 13G?
The filing reports that the 2,146,877 Radware common shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons represent 5.03% of the outstanding class as of the date of the event, 12/31/2025.
What voting and dispositive powers do the First Trust entities report over Radware (RDWR) shares?
The group reports no sole voting power and no sole dispositive power. They report shared voting power over 1,562,396 shares and shared dispositive power over 2,146,877 shares. Voting for the unit investment trusts’ shares is generally carried out by the trustee, not by First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., or The Charger Corporation.
Are the Radware shares held by First Trust intended to influence control of the company?
The certification states that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Radware or in connection with any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.
How are Radware (RDWR) shares held within First Trust’s investment products?
The filing explains that First Trust Portfolios L.P. sponsors unit investment trusts that hold Radware shares, and First Trust Advisors L.P. acts as portfolio supervisor for certain of these trusts and advisor to other investment vehicles that hold shares. No individual unit investment trust holds more than 3% of any registered investment company issuer’s shares, and each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the Radware shares identified.