Vanguard (WEC) amendment shows 0% stake after Jan 12, 2026 realignment

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 16 to its Schedule 13G/A reporting 0% beneficial ownership of WEC Energy Group Inc. common stock. The amendment explains that, following an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report ownership separately under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

The filing lists 0 shares beneficially owned and 0 voting and dispositive powers, and is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on March 27, 2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports no beneficial holdings in WEC after internal disaggregation.

Vanguard's amendment states the firm beneficially owns 0 shares and 0% of WEC common stock as reported on the form. The change follows an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, with certain subsidiaries now reporting separately under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Reporting shifts like this alter public ownership records without indicating buying or selling; subsequent filings from Vanguard's subsidiaries will show any actual positions.

SEC Compliance Specialist

The amendment documents compliance with SEC release guidance on disaggregated reporting.

The filing explicitly cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and describes an internal reorganization on January 12, 2026 causing separate subsidiary reporting. The signed certification is dated March 27, 2026.

From a compliance view, this is an administrative update reflecting reporting attribution; cash‑flow treatment and any subsidiary holdings are not shown in this excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 16)

WEC Energy Group Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

92939U106

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 92939U106

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: WEC Energy Group Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 231 West Michigan Street, PO Box 1331, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
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

What does the WEC Schedule 13G/A amendment say about Vanguard's holdings?

Vanguard reports 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership of WEC common stock. The amendment explains an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 causing certain subsidiaries to report separately under SEC guidance.

Why did The Vanguard Group change how it reports ownership of WEC (WEC)?

The change followed an internal realignment completed on January 12, 2026. The amendment cites SEC Release No. 34-39538, stating subsidiaries or business divisions will now report beneficial ownership separately from The Vanguard Group.

Does the amendment show any voting or dispositive power for Vanguard in WEC (WEC)?

No — the filing lists 0 sole and 0 shared voting and dispositive powers. The Schedule 13G/A fields for sole and shared vote/disposition powers are all recorded as 0 in the amendment.

When was the Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 16 signed for WEC (WEC)?

The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on March 27, 2026. The form includes the issuer address and states the internal realignment date as January 12, 2026.

Will Vanguard's subsidiaries now show any WEC holdings after the realignment?

Potentially — the amendment says subsidiaries will report separately, but this filing shows 0 shares for The Vanguard Group. Any subsidiary holdings would appear in separate Schedule 13 filings from those entities.