Wasatch's new 6.8% passive stake signals institutional interest but carries no activist intent. Monitor future 13G/H filings for any stake increases or conversion to 13D, which would indicate a shift in strategy. The stake size is notable but routine for a passive fund.
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Executive Summary
Wasatch Advisors LP filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a 6.8% passive stake in Amtech Systems Inc (ASYS) as of September 30, 2026. This is a new position for Wasatch, a large asset manager, indicating a meaningful but non-activist investment in the company.
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Key Facts
- Wasatch Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership of 1,184,904 shares of Amtech Systems Inc common stock.
- The stake represents 6.8% of shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
- This is a new filing (not an amendment) for Wasatch, indicating a new position.
- The filing is under Rule 13d-1(b), confirming a passive investment intent with no control or activism purpose.
- Wasatch Advisors LP is a registered investment adviser (IA) based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Financial Impact
6.8% passive stake valued at approximately $1.18 million based on 1,184,904 shares (no per-share price provided in filing).
Risk Factors
- Wasatch could reduce or exit the position without public notice (13G only requires annual updates unless material changes occur).
- No indication of activist intent — the filing explicitly disclaims control or influence purpose.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G Filing (Primary) | 0000814133-26-000112 |
| Document: 0000814133-26-000112-index.html | 0000814133-26-000112 |
| Document: 0000814133-26-000112.txt | 0000814133-26-000112 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
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Oct 9, 2026 18d ago | SC 13G | $16.45 $16.01 | ▼ −2.67% | ▼ −2.61% | $13.34 (−18.91%) |
Aug 15, 2026 10w ago | Institutional Cluster | $16.86 $16.88 | ▲ +0.12% | ▲ +0.79% | $13.34 (−20.88%) |
Aug 5, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $14.95 $15.53 | ▲ +3.88% | ▲ +3.27% | $13.34 (−10.77%) |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | 424B5 | $21.95 $21.07 | ▲ +4.01% | ▲ +3.32% | $13.34 (+39.23%) |
Apr 30, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $17.41 $17.13 | ▼ −1.61% | ▼ −1.83% | $13.34 (−23.38%) |
Mar 24, 2026 31w ago | EFFECT | $11.48 $12.02 | ▲ +4.70% | ▲ +4.14% | $13.34 (+16.20%) |
Mar 13, 2026 32w ago | S-3 | $11.65 $11.31 | ▼ −2.92% | ▼ −3.19% | $13.34 (+14.51%) |
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