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Vanguard files 13G: Safehold (NYSE: SAFE) 5,017,593 shares, 6.99%

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Safehold Inc received a Schedule 13G filing from Vanguard Portfolio Management reporting beneficial ownership of 5,017,593 shares. The filing states this represents 6.99% of Safehold's common stock as of 03/31/2026, with sole dispositive power over all 5,017,593 shares and sole voting power over 21,573 shares.

The filing notes ownership is held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts and lists affiliated entities exercising voting/dispositive authority; no single outside person holds more than 5.00% of the class.

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Insights

Vanguard reports a passive >5% stake in Safehold.

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 5,017,593 shares, representing 6.99% as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a routine Schedule 13G disclosure for an institutional investor and indicates dispositive control across multiple Vanguard vehicles.

Ownership is held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts; the filing does not state voting agreements or plans to change holdings. Subsequent filings would show any active changes in stake or intentions.

Beneficial ownership 5,017,593 shares reported as beneficially owned by Vanguard Portfolio Management
Percent of class 6.99% ownership percentage as of 03/31/2026
Sole voting power 21,573 shares shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 5,017,593 shares shares with sole power to dispose
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Portfolio Management files Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"
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
"Amount beneficially owned: 5017593"
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.
dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5017593"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
sole voting power regulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 21573"
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.





78646V107

(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:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake did Vanguard report in Safehold (SAFE)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 5,017,593 shares, equal to 6.99% of Safehold's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a Schedule 13G institutional disclosure of passive holdings.

Does Vanguard control voting of the Safehold shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power over 21,573 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,017,593 shares. The filing attributes voting/dispositive authority to Vanguard Portfolio Management and specified affiliates, per the disclosure language.

Was the Safehold stake reported on behalf of funds or clients?

Yes. The filing states the shares are held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts and cites affiliated entities (Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC) that exercise voting or dispositive power.

Does the 13G filing indicate Vanguard will sell or buy more SAFE shares?

No. The Schedule 13G discloses current beneficial ownership and related voting/dispositive powers; it does not state any planned purchases or sales. Future Form 13D/13G amendments or Form 4 filings would reflect changes in intent or transactions.