American Century (NYSE: SPB) and Stowers report 7.3% holdings in Spectrum Brands
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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Schedule 13G/A discloses beneficial ownership by American Century entities and the Stowers Institute in Spectrum Brands common stock. The filing lists 1,688,793 shares (7.3%) for American Century Investment Management/Companies and Stowers Institute, and 511,034 shares (2.2%) for American Century Capital Portfolios.
The cover data shows sole voting and dispositive power figures for each filer and the schedule is dated and signed May 1, 2026.
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Key Figures
American Century Investment/Companies shares: 1,688,793 shares
Stowers Institute shares: 1,688,793 shares
American Century Capital Portfolios shares: 511,034 shares
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American Century Investment/Companies shares
1,688,793 shares
reported beneficially owned; <date> May 1, 2026
Stowers Institute shares
1,688,793 shares
reported beneficially owned; <date> May 1, 2026
American Century Capital Portfolios shares
511,034 shares
reported beneficially owned (2.2%); <date> May 1, 2026
Percent of class — large holders
7.3%
percent of class reported for 1,688,793-share positions; <date> May 1, 2026
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
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Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Schedule 13G/A discloses beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9"
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.
sole dispositive power financial
"Sole Dispositive Power 1,688,793.00"
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
What stake does American Century report in Spectrum Brands (SPB)?
American Century reports 1,688,793 shares (7.3%) beneficially owned by American Century Investment Management/Companies, and 511,034 shares (2.2%) held by American Century Capital Portfolios, as shown on the cover pages of the Schedule 13G/A.
Who else is listed as a beneficial owner of SPB in this filing?
The filing lists the Stowers Institute for Medical Research as a reporting party with 1,688,793 shares (7.3%) beneficially owned, matching the American Century Investment Management/Companies entries on the attached cover pages.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported for these holdings?
The cover page shows reported sole voting and sole dispositive power equal to the share amounts: e.g., 511,034 sole voting and dispositive for American Century Capital Portfolios and 1,688,793 for the other reporting entities.
When was the Schedule 13G/A for SPB signed and filed?
The signatures on the Schedule 13G/A are dated May 1, 2026, and the cover page equity snapshot references the security CUSIP 84790A105 for Spectrum Brands common stock.
Does the filing indicate any group filing or dissolution of a group for SPB?
The filing states under Item 8 and Item 9 that a group filing is not applicable and that there is no notice of dissolution of a group in the attached responses on the cover pages.