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ALPS Advisors and Alerian MLP ETF disclose near-8% holdings in WaterBridge (WBI)

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC received a Schedule 13G disclosing large passive holdings by ALPS Advisors, Inc. and the Alerian MLP ETF. ALPS Advisors reports 9,851,493 common units (7.98% of the class) held on behalf of funds it advises; Alerian MLP ETF reports 9,734,757 units (7.89%).

The filing states both holders report shared voting and shared dispositive power over their respective positions and that ALPS Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership because the units are owned by advised funds. The filing is certified by Matthew Sutula, Chief Compliance Officer.

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Two institutional holders report near-8% stakes via shared authority.

The filing lists ALPS Advisors with 9,851,493 units (7.98%) and Alerian MLP ETF with 9,734,757 units (7.89%). Both report shared voting and shared dispositive power, indicating voting authority exercised with others or via fund structures.

Ownership is reported as held by funds advised by AAI; AAI disclaims beneficial ownership. Subsequent filings could disclose changes if voting or dispositive control shifts.

Schedule 13G used for passive/investment company holdings; disclosure appears procedural and compliant.

The statement references the Investment Company Act of 1940 and clarifies that the units are owned by funds to which AAI provides advice. The form includes required voting/dispositive power breakdowns and certification by the Chief Compliance Officer.

No statement of acquisition intent or control change is included; filings under other schedules would be expected if activism or control were intended.

ALPS Advisors units 9,851,493 shares reported beneficial ownership
ALPS Advisors percent 7.98% percent of class
Alerian MLP ETF units 9,734,757 shares reported beneficial ownership
Alerian MLP ETF percent 7.89% percent of class
CUSIP 940923105 WaterBridge common units
Filing certification date 07/06/2026 signature by Chief Compliance Officer
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. Name of issuer: WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC"
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.
Shared dispositive power financial
"Item 4. (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of"
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"Item 6. listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
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FAQ

What stake does ALPS Advisors report in WBI?

ALPS Advisors reports beneficial ownership of 9,851,493 common units, representing 7.98% of the class; the units are held by funds advised by AAI, which disclaims direct beneficial ownership.

How many WBI units does Alerian MLP ETF hold?

Alerian MLP ETF reports owning 9,734,757 common units, representing 7.89% of the class; those units are held in the fund that AAI advises per the filing.

Do these filings indicate active control of WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC?

No. The filing reports shared voting and shared dispositive power and is filed under Schedule 13G, which generally covers passive or investment-company holdings rather than an intent to control.

Who certified the Schedule 13G for these holdings?

The filing is certified and signed by Matthew Sutula, Chief Compliance Officer, with signature dates shown as 07/06/2026 in the submission.





940923105

(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026

(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





SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



ALPS Advisors, Inc.
Signature:/s/ Matthew Sutula
Name/Title:Matthew Sutula, Chief Compliance Officer
Date:07/06/2026
Alerian MLP ETF
Signature:/s/ Matthew Sutula
Name/Title:Matthew Sutula, Chief Compliance Officer
Date:07/06/2026

Comments accompanying 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.