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Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting a passive stake in White River Bancshares Co (WRIV). The firm reported beneficial ownership of 134,640 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.50% of the class. The filing lists sole voting and dispositive power over the same 134,640 shares. The Date of Event Which Requires Filing is 09/30/2025.
The filing also notes that Manulife Financial Corporation, as the parent of MIM (US), may be deemed to beneficially own these shares; its cover page shows 0% and no voting or dispositive power. The percentage is based on 2,448,082 shares outstanding as of October 21, 2025, referenced from the issuer’s Q3 2025 earnings release.
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What stake in WRIV did Manulife report on Schedule 13G?
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC reported 134,640 shares, or 5.50% of WRIV’s Common Stock.
Who holds voting and dispositive power over the WRIV shares?
MIM (US) has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 134,640 shares.
What is the share count used to calculate the percentage ownership?
The percentage is based on 2,448,082 shares outstanding as of October 21, 2025.
What is the Date of Event for this WRIV Schedule 13G?
The Date of Event Which Requires Filing is 09/30/2025.
Does Manulife Financial Corporation report direct beneficial ownership?
The cover page shows 0% for MFC; Item 4 states MFC may be deemed to own the same shares through its subsidiary relationship.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
White River Bancshares Co
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
96445A108
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
96445A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Financial 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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
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)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
96445A108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management (US) 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
134,640.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
134,640.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
134,640.00
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)
5.50 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
White River Bancshares Co
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3878 North Crossover Road, Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR 72703, United States
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business office of MFC is located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5.
The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)
Citizenship:
MFC is organized and exists under the laws of Canada.
MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
96445A108
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:
MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 134,640 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US), MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
Of the 2,448,082 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 21, 2025, basewd on the Issuer's Q3 2025 Earnings Realese, MIM (US) held 5.50%.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Items 3 and 4 above.
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 foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.
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.
Manulife Financial Corporation
Signature:
/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:
Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:
10/22/2025
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
Signature:
/s/ Paul M. Donahue
Name/Title:
Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
10/23/2025
Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F-NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018.
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative.
If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
