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SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) Schedule 13G amendment reports that Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC beneficially owns 467,011 common shares, or 7.48%, with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares. SB Financial Group had 6,246,126 common shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026, according to its Form 10-Q.
Item 4 says Manulife Financial Corporation, the investment manager’s parent, may be deemed to beneficially own the same shares through that relationship. Manulife Financial Corporation’s cover page separately reports zero beneficially owned shares and zero voting and dispositive power.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:467,011 sharesOwnership percentage:7.48%Shares outstanding:6,246,126 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficially owned shares467,011 sharesManulife Investment Management (US) LLC; sole voting and dispositive power
Shares outstanding6,246,126 sharesSB Financial Group common shares outstanding as of May 7, 2026
Beneficially owned shares reported on cover page0 sharesManulife Financial Corporation's cover page; Item 4 says it may be deemed to own the investment manager's shares
Key Terms
beneficial ownership, sole voting power, sole dispositive power
3 terms
beneficial ownershipregulatory
"MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 467,011 shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
sole voting powerregulatory
"Sole Voting Power 467,011.00"
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 powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 467,011.00"
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.
FAQ
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How many SBFG shares does Manulife Investment Management report owning?
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC reports beneficial ownership of 467,011 SBFG common shares, or 7.48%.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 11)
SB Financial Group, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
78408D105
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
78408D105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Financial Corporation
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
78408D105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
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
467,011.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
467,011.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
467,011.00
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)
7.48 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
SB Financial Group, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
401 Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC ("MIM (US)").
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business office of MFC is located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5.
The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)
Citizenship:
MFC is organized and exist under the laws of Canada.
MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
78408D105
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:
MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 467,011 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US), MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
Of the 6,246,126 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 7, 2026, according to the Form 10-Q filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026, MIM (US) held 7.48%.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
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.
See Items 3 and 4 above
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.
Manulife Financial Corporation
Signature:
/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:
Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:
11/11/2026
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
Signature:
/s/ Paul Donahue
Name/Title:
Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
11/11/2026
Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F- NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018.
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
