Institutional Filing: Wellington Discloses 5.12% Stake in Regions Financial

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wellington Management Group LLP and affiliated entities reported beneficial ownership of 45,999,521 shares of Regions Financial Corporation common stock (CUSIP 7591EP100), representing approximately 5.12% of the class on the filing. The cover pages also list the percentage as 5.1%. The filing shows 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 44,003,284 shares with shared voting power and 45,999,521 shares with shared dispositive power.

The securities are owned of record by clients of the Wellington investment advisers and the filing certifies the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The filing identifies the reporting entities, their places of organization, the issuer's executive office address, and includes the required certification and signatures.

Positive

• Aggregate beneficial ownership of 45,999,521 shares disclosed (material holder above 5% threshold)
• Holdings held on behalf of clients of Wellington investment advisers, indicating institutional client exposure
• Clear disclosure of voting and dispositive power (0 sole, 44,003,284 shared voting; 45,999,521 shared dispositive)

Negative

• No sole voting or dispositive power reported, so reporting persons do not directly control Regions Financial
• Filing indicates passive intent (certification of ordinary course), which may limit strategic influence despite size of stake

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Wellington and affiliates hold ~45.99M RF shares (~5.12%), a material passive stake owned on behalf of clients.

Wellington Management Group LLP and two related holding entities report aggregate beneficial ownership of 45,999,521 shares, equal to about 5.12% of Regions Financial common stock. The disclosed position shows no sole voting or dispositive power and substantial shared voting (44,003,284) and shared dispositive (45,999,521) powers, consistent with coordinated management of client portfolios. The filing is on Schedule 13G and includes the statutory certification that holdings are passive and held in the ordinary course of business.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Reported stake exceeds 5% reporting threshold but the filing indicates passive, client-owned holdings without sole control.

The submission identifies Wellington entities as holding a stake above the 5% disclosure threshold (CUSIP 7591EP100) and classifies reporting persons as holding companies and investment advisers. The statement documents ownership by clients of the Wellington investment advisers and includes the required certification that the position was not acquired to influence control. The structure—shared rather than sole voting/dispositive power—is explicitly stated in the filing.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Regions Financial Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

7591EP100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. 7591EP100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Management Group LLP

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 44,003,284.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 45,999,521.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

45,999,521.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 7591EP100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Group Holdings LLP

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 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 44,003,284.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 45,999,521.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

45,999,521.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 7591EP100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP

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 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 44,003,284.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 45,999,521.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

45,999,521.00

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)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Regions Financial Corporation
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1900 5th Avenue North, Birmingham AL 35203
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Wellington Management Group LLP Wellington Group Holdings LLP Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)	Citizenship: Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 7591EP100
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: See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.12 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
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. The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows: Not Applicable.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G. Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"): Wellington Management Company LLP - IA Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA Wellington Management International Ltd - IA Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
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.

Wellington Management Group LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	08/12/2025

Wellington Group Holdings LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	08/12/2025

Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP

Signature:	Taisia Lowe
Name/Title:	Regulatory Analyst
Date:	08/12/2025

FAQ

Who filed the Schedule 13G reporting a stake in Regions Financial (RF)?

The filing was made by Wellington Management Group LLP and affiliated entities: Wellington Group Holdings LLP and Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP.

How many Regions Financial (RF) shares does Wellington report owning?

The filing reports aggregate beneficial ownership of 45,999,521 shares of Regions Financial common stock.

What percentage of RF does the reported stake represent?

The filing states the position represents approximately 5.12% of the class (cover pages also list 5.1%).

Does Wellington have voting or dispositive control over the RF shares?

The filing shows 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 44,003,284 shares with shared voting power and 45,999,521 shares with shared dispositive power.

Are the shares owned directly by Wellington or on behalf of clients?

The securities are owned of record by clients of the Wellington investment advisers, per Item 6 and Item 7 disclosures.

Does the filing indicate intent to influence control of Regions Financial?

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.