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Impactive Capital (NYSE: WEX) holds 4.9% stake and presses board fight

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Impactive Capital and related investors report owning about 4.9% of WEX Inc.’s common stock and continue an activist campaign for board representation. The group beneficially owns 1,713,553 shares out of 34,652,427 shares outstanding as of March 18, 2026, primarily through Impactive funds.

As of March 30, 2026, the group ceased to own more than 5% of WEX’s shares but filed a preliminary proxy statement to solicit votes at the 2026 annual meeting for three nominees: Kurt P. Adams, Ellen R. Alemany and Lauren Taylor Wolfe. WEX reduced its board size from ten to nine directors, prompting Impactive to withdraw nominee Kenneth L. Cornick.

The investors also entered a Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement governing joint Schedule 13D filings, proxy solicitation, trading restrictions for certain nominees, and Impactive’s control over and payment of approved group expenses.

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Insights

Impactive stays engaged at WEX with a sub‑5% stake and proxy push.

Impactive Capital and affiliates now hold about 4.9% of WEX, down from above 5%, but remain active by nominating three directors for the 2026 annual meeting. They collectively beneficially own 1,713,553 shares, mainly via Impactive funds.

The filing highlights a coordinated “Group Agreement” covering joint disclosures, proxy solicitation, and trading restrictions for some nominees, while centralizing expense approval and payment at Impactive. This structure underscores a sustained, organized governance campaign rather than a passive investment.

WEX’s decision to cut its board size from ten to nine directors led Impactive to withdraw one nominee, suggesting negotiation and tactical adjustments on both sides. Subsequent company and investor communications around the 2026 annual meeting will clarify how this contest influences WEX’s board composition and strategic direction.

Impactive Funds shares 1,707,253 shares Beneficially owned by Impactive Funds as disclosed in Item 3
Impactive purchase price $270,705,970 Aggregate purchase price for 1,707,253 shares, including commissions
Group total shares 1,713,553 shares Aggregate shares owned by all reporting persons, approx. 4.9% of class
Shares outstanding 34,652,427 shares WEX shares outstanding as of March 18, 2026 from preliminary proxy
Alemany Trust shares 6,000 shares Beneficially owned by Alemany Trust, less than 1% of class
Alemany Trust purchase price $969,493 Aggregate purchase price for 6,000 shares, including commissions
Kurt Adams shares 300 shares Beneficially owned directly by Kurt P. Adams, less than 1% of class
preliminary proxy statement regulatory
"On March 30, 2026, Impactive filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A preliminary proxy statement is an advance draft of the information a company will send shareholders before a vote, outlining items like board elections, mergers, executive pay, and shareholder proposals. It matters to investors because it lays out what will be decided, management’s recommendations, and key facts that can affect a company’s direction and stock value — like receiving the agenda and background packet before a town-hall vote.
beneficially owned financial
"The 1,707,253 Shares beneficially owned by the Impactive Funds were purchased with working capital"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Group agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on with respect to the securities of the Issuer"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement regulatory
"entered into a Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement (the "Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement") with respect to the Issuer"
grantor retained annuity trust financial
"Alemany October 2025 GRAT No. 1"
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is an estate-planning tool where the person who creates the trust transfers assets into it but receives fixed cash payments (an annuity) from the trust for a set number of years; whatever remains after that term passes to designated beneficiaries. It matters to investors because it can shift future appreciation of assets out of the creator’s taxable estate—like putting an asset into a timed vending machine that pays you fixed amounts while any extra value that grows inside the machine goes to heirs with reduced gift or estate tax consequences.





96208T104

(CUSIP Number)
CHRISTIAN ASMAR
IMPACTIVE CAPITAL LP, 450 West 14th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY, 10014
212-218-8810


LAUREN TAYLOR WOLFE
IMPACTIVE CAPITAL LP, 450 West 14th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY, 10014
212-218-8810


ANDREW FREEDMAN, ESQ.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY, 10019
212-451-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Impactive Capital LP
Signature:/s/ Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Name/Title:Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Managing Member of Impactive Capital LLC, its General Partner
Date:04/01/2026
Impactive Capital LLC
Signature:/s/ Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Name/Title:Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Managing Member
Date:04/01/2026
Wolfe Lauren Taylor
Signature:/s/ Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Name/Title:Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Date:04/01/2026
Asmar Christian
Signature:/s/ Christian Asmar
Name/Title:Christian Asmar
Date:04/01/2026
Kurt P. Adams
Signature:/s/ Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Name/Title:Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Attorney-in-Fact for Kurt Adams
Date:04/01/2026
Ellen R. Alemany
Signature:/s/ Lauren Taylor Wolfe
Name/Title:Lauren Taylor Wolfe, Attorney-in-Fact for Ellen R. Alemany
Date:04/01/2026
Alemany October 2025 GRAT No. 1
Signature:/s/ Ellen R. Alemany
Name/Title:Ellen R. Alemany, Trustee
Date:04/01/2026

FAQ

How many WEX (WEX) shares does Impactive Capital currently beneficially own?

Impactive Capital beneficially owns 1,707,253 WEX shares through its funds. Including allied reporting persons, the group reports beneficial ownership of 1,713,553 WEX common shares, based on 34,652,427 shares outstanding as of March 18, 2026, representing approximately 4.9% of the company.

What percentage of WEX (WEX) does the Impactive group report owning in this Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting group states beneficial ownership of approximately 4.9% of WEX’s outstanding common stock. This percentage is calculated against 34,652,427 shares outstanding as of March 18, 2026, as reported in WEX’s preliminary proxy statement filed on Form PREC14A.

What proxy campaign is Impactive Capital pursuing at WEX (WEX) for the 2026 annual meeting?

Impactive filed a preliminary proxy statement on March 30, 2026 to solicit votes for three board nominees at WEX’s 2026 annual meeting. The nominees are Kurt P. Adams, Ellen R. Alemany and Lauren Taylor Wolfe, reflecting an ongoing activist effort to influence WEX’s board composition.

Why did Impactive withdraw Kenneth L. Cornick as a WEX (WEX) board nominee?

Impactive withdrew Kenneth L. Cornick’s nomination after WEX reduced its board size from ten directors to nine, effective at the 2026 annual meeting. This change led Impactive to adjust its slate, continuing to support three remaining nominees for election to the WEX board.

When did the reporting group fall below 5% ownership of WEX (WEX) shares?

The group states that, as of March 30, 2026, the reporting persons ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of WEX’s outstanding common shares. Despite moving below the 5% threshold, they continue their proxy solicitation and governance campaign at the company.