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Mat Ishbia/SFS Hold 1.37B UWMC Shares; 10b5-1 Sales Disclosed

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mat Ishbia and SFS Holding Corp. filed Amendment No. 9 to their Schedule 13D regarding UWM Holdings Corporation Class A common stock. The amendment reports that SFS Holding Corp. directly holds 1,365,482,620 shares of Class D stock convertible into Class A shares, representing 85.4% of Class A on an as-converted basis and contributing to an aggregate beneficial ownership of 1,370,588,990 shares (about 85.7% of Class A). The issuer’s charter imposes a Voting Limitation that caps any holder at 79% of total voting power; accordingly the Reporting Persons hold 79% of voting power through Class D ownership (10 votes per share). The filing also notes sales made under a previously disclosed 10b5-1 trading plan. The statement confirms Mat Ishbia’s role as trust advisor and that he and SFS Corp. share voting and dispositive power over the reported shares.

Positive

  • Clear disclosure of ownership: Reports 1,365,482,620 Class D shares and aggregate 1,370,588,990 beneficial shares with numeric precision
  • Voting cap in place: The issuer’s certificate limits any holder to 79% voting power, providing a formal constraint on control
  • Use of a 10b5-1 plan: Indicates preplanned, rule-compliant sales rather than opportunistic trading

Negative

  • Extremely concentrated economic ownership: Reporting Persons represent 85.4% of Class A on an as-converted basis, limiting public float and market liquidity
  • High governance centralization: Majority control may reduce influence of other shareholders and raise governance scrutiny
  • Potential share sales: Sales under the 10b5-1 plan can increase supply and pressure trading dynamics if large volumes are executed

Insights

Concentrated control persists but is legally capped at 79% voting power.

The Reporting Persons beneficially own a dominant economic position—85.4% of Class A on an as-converted basis—while the issuer’s charter enforces a Voting Limitation that limits their voting influence to 79%. That structure preserves near-complete control while maintaining a formal cap on voting power.

This arrangement reduces shareholder governance variability short-term but increases scrutiny risk for minority holders; watch for any charter or governance proposals that reference voting caps in the next 12 months.

Large ownership plus a 10b5-1 plan implies controlled liquidity and scheduled sales.

SFS Corp. holds 1,365,482,620 Class D shares convertible to Class A, and the filing confirms that sales have occurred under a previously disclosed 10b5-1 trading arrangement. The conversion ratio (Class D = 10 votes) creates a gap between economic ownership and capped voting power.

Monitor reported Form 4s and future Schedule 13D amendments for the volume and timing of 10b5-1 sales and any dilution or conversion events over the coming quarters; these will directly affect public float and trading liquidity.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


Mat Ishbia
Signature:/s/ Mat Ishbia
Name/Title:Mat Ishbia
Date:10/06/2025
SFS Holding Corp.
Signature:/s/ Mat Ishbia
Name/Title:Mat Ishbia, Chief Executive Officer
Date:10/06/2025

FAQ

What stake does Mat Ishbia (UWMC) report in this Schedule 13D/A?

The filing reports Mat Ishbia and SFS Holding Corp. beneficially own an aggregate of 1,370,588,990 shares (about 85.7% of Class A) on an as-reported basis, with 1,365,482,620 Class D shares convertible into Class A.

How much voting power does the reporting group hold in UWMC?

Due to the issuer’s charter Voting Limitation, the Reporting Persons hold 79% of total voting power despite representing 85.4% of Class A on an as-converted basis.

Does the filing disclose any share sales by the reporting persons?

Yes. The amendment states that sales have occurred pursuant to a previously disclosed 10b5-1 trading plan.

Are the Class D shares more powerful than Class A shares?

Yes. Each Class D share carries ten votes while each Class A share carries one vote, which is why Class D ownership translates into concentrated voting influence.

Who signed the Schedule 13D/A and when?

The filing was signed by Mat Ishbia on 10/06/2025 for himself and as Chief Executive Officer of SFS Holding Corp.
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