Renaissance Holdings reports 1,000,762‑share stake in Western New England Bancorp (WNEB)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) reported that Renaissance Technologies LLC and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation beneficially own 1,000,762 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.94% of the class as reported on this Schedule 13G/A amendment.

The filing lists sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,000,762 shares. The cover records a 03/31/2026 reporting date and the signature date is 05/14/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large quantitative manager reports a sub‑5% stake in WNEB.

The filing shows 1,000,762 shares and 4.94% ownership by Renaissance Technologies entities as of 03/31/2026. The position is reported under Schedule 13G/A, which is typical for passive institutional holders that meet the form's conditions.

Ownership is shown with sole voting and sole dispositive power over the shares. Future disclosures or amendments would show any change in percentage or voting/dispositive allocations.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,000,762 shares Percent of class: 4.94% CUSIP: 958892101 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 1,000,762 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Item 4(a)

Percent of class 4.94% Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)

CUSIP 958892101 CUSIP for Common Stock, $0.01 par value

Reporting date 03/31/2026 Cover reporting date shown on the filing

Signature date 05/14/2026 Signature date printed with the filing signatory

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 6) appears at top of excerpt"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4(a) Amount beneficially owned: 1000762"

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.

sole dispositive power financial

"Item 4(c)(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1000762"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

sole voting power financial

"Item 4(c)(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1000762"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 04:47 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

How many WNEB shares does Renaissance Technologies report owning?

Renaissance Technologies reports beneficial ownership of 1,000,762 shares of WNEB common stock, representing 4.94% of the class as stated in the filing.

What voting and disposition powers does Renaissance report for WNEB?

The filing states Renaissance holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,000,762 shares, with 0 shared voting or dispositive power.

What form was filed for the WNEB ownership disclosure?

The disclosure was filed as a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 6), the form used by certain institutional investors to report passive beneficial ownership under SEC rules.

What reporting and signature dates appear in the filing?

The reporting date shown is 03/31/2026 on the cover, and the document is signed with a signature date of 05/14/2026 by a company officer.

Does the filing indicate ownership on behalf of other persons or funds?

The filing notes that certain funds managed by Renaissance have the right to receive dividends and proceeds, indicating some shares are held on behalf of managed accounts.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

Western New England Bancorp, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

958892101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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): 958892101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Renaissance Technologies LLC

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,000,762.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,000,762.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,000,762.00

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)

4.94 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 958892101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,000,762.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,000,762.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,000,762.00

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)

4.94 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Western New England Bancorp, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 141 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD, MA 01085
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This Schedule 13G is being filed by Renaissance Technologies LLC ("RTC") and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation ("RTHC").
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 800 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022
(c)	Citizenship: RTC is a Delaware limited liability company, and RTHC is a Delaware corporation.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 958892101
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: 1000762
(b)	Percent of class: 4.94 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1000762
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1000762
	(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. Certain funds managed by RTC have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from the sale of the securities which are the subject of this report.
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.

Renaissance Technologies LLC

Signature:	Brian Felczak
Name/Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	05/14/2026

Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation

Signature:	Brian Felczak
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	05/14/2026

Exhibit Information

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned agrees to the filing on behalf of each of a Statement on Schedule 13G, and all amendments thereto, with respect to the shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share of Western New England Bancorp, Inc.