Vanguard Portfolio Management (NASDAQ: TDS) holds 6.30M shares, 5.92%
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Telephone and Data Systems Inc reports that Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owns 6,303,052 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.92% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over these shares and limited sole voting power of 46,757.
The filing explains the holdings are reported by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and certain affiliates and include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares: 6,303,052 shares
Percent of class: 5.92%
Sole voting power: 46,757 shares
3 metrics
Beneficially owned shares
6,303,052 shares
as reported on Schedule 13G (as of 03/31/2026)
Percent of class
5.92%
percent of common stock reported on Schedule 13G
Sole voting power
46,757 shares
sole power to vote or direct the vote reported in Item 4
Key Terms
Beneficially owned, Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G
3 terms
Beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
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: 6303052"
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.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Telephone and Data Systems Inc"
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.
FAQ
What stake does Vanguard hold in Telephone and Data Systems (TDS)?
Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owns 6,303,052 shares, equal to 5.92% of common stock. The filing lists dispositive power for Vanguard and limited sole voting power of 46,757 shares as disclosed in the Schedule 13G.
Is Vanguard the only party with more than 5% ownership reported?
The filing states no other single person is known to have an interest exceeding 5%. Vanguard Portfolio Management reports holdings on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts; shareholders of those vehicles are not listed individually in the Schedule 13G.
When was the Schedule 13G for TDS signed and filed?
The Schedule 13G was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with a signature date of 04/29/2026. The cover shows the reported beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026 for the Common Stock CUSIP 879433829.