Vanguard reports 1.44M WTS shares (5.23%) — Watts Water (NYSE: WTS)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Watts Water Technologies Inc passive ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,435,663 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.23% of the class. The filer reports sole dispositive power over 1,435,663 shares and sole voting power for 209,280 shares. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/30/2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares: 1,435,663 shares
Percent of class: 5.23%
Sole voting power: 209,280 shares
3 metrics
Beneficially owned shares
1,435,663 shares
Amount beneficially owned reported in Item 4(a)
Percent of class
5.23%
Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)
Sole voting power
209,280 shares
Sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Name of form type and passive ownership disclosure"
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.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 1435663"
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.
Dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1435663"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
FAQ
What stake does Vanguard hold in Watts Water Technologies (WTS)?
Vanguard Capital Management holds 1,435,663 shares (5.23%) of Common Stock. This filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 1,435,663 shares and sole voting power for 209,280 shares.
Does Vanguard control voting for its WTS holdings?
Vanguard reports sole voting power for 209,280 shares. The filing notes shared voting power is 0, and sole dispositive power covers the full 1,435,663-share position.
Is this Schedule 13G filing passive or active ownership for WTS?
This Schedule 13G reflects a reported ownership position by Vanguard Capital Management. The filing text describes dispositive and voting powers but does not state activist intentions or plans to acquire additional shares.
When was the WTS Schedule 13G signed and who signed it?
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/30/2026. The signer certifies the reported beneficial ownership and related powers for Vanguard.
Does the filing identify other parties with more than 5% of WTS?
The filing states no other single person is known to hold more than 5% of the class. It also explains holdings include Vanguard funds and managed accounts under Vanguard Capital Management.