State Street discloses 9% Vuzix (VUZI) stake via Schedule 13G filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vuzix Corp reported a significant institutional ownership disclosure. State Street Corporation and its affiliates, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc., beneficially own 7,226,194 shares of Vuzix common stock, representing 9% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

SSGA Funds Management alone reports beneficial ownership of 6,023,602 shares, or 7.5% of the common stock. The shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power and are certified as acquired and held in the ordinary course of business, without any intent to change or influence control of Vuzix.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

VUZIX CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

92921W300

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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. 92921W300

1

Names of Reporting Persons

SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC.

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 6,015,402.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,023,602.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,023,602.00

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)

7.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92921W300

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET 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

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,128,338.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,226,194.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,226,194.00

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)

9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: VUZIX CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 25 HENDRIX ROAD SUITE A, WEST HENRIETTA, NEW YORK, 14586
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC.;STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES (FOR ALL REPORTING PERSONS)
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 92921W300
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: 7226194.00
(b)	Percent of class: 9 %
(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: 7,128,338
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,226,194
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.
	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. 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. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. 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.

SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC.

Signature:	BRIAN HARRIS
Name/Title:	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Date:	02/09/2026

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	02/09/2026

FAQ

What percentage of Vuzix (VUZI) is owned by State Street Corporation?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 9% of Vuzix common stock. This corresponds to 7,226,194 shares as of December 31, 2025, held with shared voting and shared dispositive power through its affiliated investment management entities.

How many Vuzix (VUZI) shares are held by SSGA Funds Management, Inc.?

SSGA Funds Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 6,023,602 Vuzix shares. This stake represents 7.5% of Vuzix’s common stock, with no sole voting or dispositive power, but with shared voting and shared dispositive authority over the reported shares.

What is the nature of State Street’s ownership in Vuzix (VUZI)?

State Street’s ownership in Vuzix is reported as beneficial, with 7,128,338 shares under shared voting power and 7,226,194 shares under shared dispositive power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control.

On what date was State Street’s Vuzix (VUZI) ownership measured?

The beneficial ownership reported by State Street and SSGA is measured as of December 31, 2025. This date is identified as the “Date of Event Which Requires Filing,” triggering the Schedule 13G reporting obligation for their Vuzix common stock holdings.

Does State Street intend to influence control of Vuzix (VUZI) with this stake?

The filing certifies that the Vuzix securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It explicitly states they were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Vuzix Corporation.

Who signed the Vuzix (VUZI) Schedule 13G on behalf of State Street?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Brian Harris, Chief Compliance Officer, and Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Their signatures certify that the information in the statement is true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge.