The Bancorp, Inc. reported that Wellington Management Group LLP and affiliated Wellington entities beneficially own 2,433,989 shares of The Bancorp common stock 5.21% of the class. The reporting pages show 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, with 2,433,989 shares held with shared voting and shared dispositive power.
The filing states these securities are owned of record by clients of Wellington investment advisers and were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.
Positive
2,433,989 shares beneficially owned, representing a material 5.21% stake in The Bancorp as disclosed in the filing
Holdings are held by clients of Wellington investment advisers, indicating institutional client demand rather than a single proprietary holder
Certification in the filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change control
Negative
Sole voting power is 0 and sole dispositive power is 0, indicating Wellington lacks unilateral control over votes or disposition
All reported power is shared, which limits the reporting parties' ability to directly influence corporate decisions without coordination
Insights
TL;DR Wellington and affiliates hold a material 5.21% stake (2,433,989 shares) but report no sole voting or dispositive power.
Wellington's position meets the materiality threshold that requires public disclosure and signals meaningful institutional ownership in The Bancorp. The shares are held of record by client accounts of Wellington investment advisers, and the filing expressly states the holdings were not acquired to change control. Because voting and dispositive power are reported as shared rather than sole, Wellington's ability to unilaterally influence corporate actions is limited. For market participants, this is an indicator of concentrated institutional interest without an explicit activist intent.
TL;DR A disclosed 5.21% beneficial ownership can prompt governance monitoring, but shared voting power limits direct control.
From a governance perspective, a >5% holding by a single institutional group is material and typically draws attention from boards and investors. The filing clarifies ownership is via client accounts and that there is no sole voting or dispositive power, which suggests the position is managed across client mandates rather than as a coordinated control effort. The certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course and not for changing control reduces immediate regulatory or takeover implications, though any future aggregation or coordination among holders could change the dynamics.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
The Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
05969A105
(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.
05969A105
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
2,433,989.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,433,989.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,433,989.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
05969A105
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
2,433,989.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,433,989.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,433,989.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
05969A105
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
2,433,989.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,433,989.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,433,989.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
05969A105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Company 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
2,433,989.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,433,989.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,433,989.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
The Bancorp, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
409 Silverside Road, Wilmington DE 19809
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
Wellington Management Company 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
Wellington Management Company LLP - Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
05969A105
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:
5.21 %
(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.
How many shares of TBBK does Wellington report beneficially owning?
The filing reports 2,433,989 shares beneficially owned.
What percentage of The Bancorp (TBBK) does Wellington's holding represent?
The reported holding represents 5.21% of the class.
Does Wellington have sole voting or dispositive power over these shares?
No. The filing shows 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power; voting and dispositive power are shared.
Are these shares held for Wellington's own account or client accounts?
The securities are owned of record by clients of the Wellington investment advisers and are held for client accounts.
Was the position acquired to influence control of The Bancorp?
The filing includes a certification that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control.