Vanguard disaggregates holdings; WABC (NASDAQ: WABC) shows 0% ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group filed an Amendment No. 15 to Schedule 13G/A stating it currently holds 0 shares of Westamerica BanCorp common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing explains that an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 caused certain subsidiaries or business divisions to report beneficial ownership separately from The Vanguard Group, Inc.

The filing lists Vanguard's principal address as 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA and is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports no beneficial ownership following an internal disaggregation.

The Schedule 13G/A amendment states 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership as of the filing and attributes the change to an internal realignment on January 12, 2026. This indicates reporting lines shifted within the Vanguard organization rather than an open-market sale reported here.

Cash‑flow treatment and trading activity are not described in the excerpt; subsequent filings by the disaggregated entities may show holdings if applicable.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Disaggregation follows SEC Release No. 34-39538 and affects how Vanguard reports ownership.

The amendment cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) and explains certain subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately from The Vanguard Group, Inc. This is a reporting allocation change rather than a statement of trading intent.

Investors seeking entity-level holdings should consult subsequent filings by the named subsidiaries; the amendment itself lists no beneficial ownership for The Vanguard Group.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 15)

Westamerica BanCorp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

957090103

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(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)

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SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 957090103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

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)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Westamerica BanCorp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1108 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
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: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(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: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	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 Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
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.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/27/2026

FAQ

Does The Vanguard Group report any ownership in WABC in this amendment?

No. The amendment states 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership of Westamerica BanCorp common stock. The filing explains the result follows an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 that disaggregated reporting among Vanguard entities.

Why does Vanguard report 0% ownership for WABC in this Schedule 13G/A?

Because Vanguard underwent an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, causing subsidiaries to report beneficial ownership separately. The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 as the basis for disaggregation of reporting.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Vanguard regarding WABC?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with the signature date 03/27/2026. The document lists Vanguard's principal business address in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Will this amendment show subsequent holdings by Vanguard's subsidiaries in WABC?

Not in this amendment. It states The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares; separate disclosures by the disaggregated subsidiaries or divisions may report holdings in later filings. This filing does not list those subsidiary amounts.

Does the amendment indicate any sale or purchase of WABC shares by Vanguard?

No. The amendment describes an internal reporting realignment and reports 0 shares; it does not state any purchases, sales, or cash‑flow transactions in the provided excerpt.