[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Vizsla Silver Corp. SEC Filing
Sprott Inc. and its subsidiary Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. filed Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G reporting ownership of Vizsla Silver Corp. common shares (CUSIP 92859G608). Sprott Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 22,544,153 shares, or 6.8% of the class, while Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. reports 19,171,678 shares, or 5.8% of the class. Both reporting persons state they have no sole voting or dispositive power and report shared voting and shared dispositive power for the listed amounts. The holdings are described as owned by advisory clients and held in the ordinary course of business.
- Sprott Inc. reports 22,544,153 shares (6.8%) of Vizsla Silver, indicating substantial institutional interest
- Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. reports 19,171,678 shares (5.8%), confirming material holdings by the asset manager
- Holdings are stated to be held in the ordinary course of business, consistent with passive Schedule 13G treatment
- Neither reporting person holds sole voting or sole dispositive power, limiting unilateral control over the issuer
Insights
TL;DR: Sprott entities disclose meaningful shared stakes (6.8% and 5.8%) in Vizsla Silver, held in advisory accounts, with no sole control.
This Schedule 13G/A shows Sprott Inc. and its U.S. asset-management subsidiary collectively reporting sizable positions in Vizsla Silver's common shares. The filings emphasize shared voting and dispositive power and clarify ownership is through advisory clients and held in the ordinary course of business, indicating passive reporting status rather than an intent to influence control. For investors, the disclosure signals notable institutional interest without an announced change-in-control objective.
TL;DR: Institutional accumulation disclosed; classification and signatures comply with Schedule 13G requirements, showing passive holdings.
The amendment identifies Sprott Inc. (Ontario) and Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. (U.S.) and provides required voting/dispositive breakdowns and percent of class figures. The certification language and joint filing exhibit references indicate standard governance and regulatory compliance. The absence of sole voting/dispositive power reduces immediate governance impact, though shared powers mean these entities can coordinate on proxy matters if applicable.