Vanguard's stake dip below 5% removes any filing obligation for further changes, reducing transparency into its position. Monitor future 13F filings for institutional accumulation or distribution trends.
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Executive Summary
Vanguard Capital Management filed an amended Schedule 13G disclosing a 4.90% passive stake in Westamerica Bancorporation as of September 30, 2026, down from 5.0%+ in prior filings. The filing confirms Vanguard remains a passive investor below the 5% threshold, with no change in investment intent.
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Key Facts
- Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 1,134,029 shares of Westamerica Bancorporation common stock as of September 30, 2026.
- The stake represents 4.90% of shares outstanding, a decrease from prior filings where Vanguard held above 5%.
- Vanguard certified the securities were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business, not with the purpose of changing or influencing control.
- The filing is an amendment to a prior Schedule 13G, reflecting a routine quarterly update.
Financial Impact
Stake value approximately $68 million based on $1.4B market cap and 4.9% ownership; no financial impact from the filing itself.
Risk Factors
- Passive stake reduction below 5% eliminates future Schedule 13G filing requirements, reducing visibility into Vanguard's position changes.
- No indication of activist intent or change in investment thesis.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G/A Filing (Primary) | 0002100119-26-001684 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001684-index.html | 0002100119-26-001684 |
| Document: 0002100119-26-001684.txt | 0002100119-26-001684 |
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Oct 30, 2026 2d ago | SC 13G/A | $61.66 | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | $60.73 (−1.51%) |
Oct 22, 2026 10d ago | 8-K | $61.92 $61.40 | ▼ −0.84% | ▼ −1.55% | $60.73 (−1.92%) |
Oct 22, 2026 10d ago | Press Release | $61.92 $61.40 | ▼ −0.84% | ▼ −1.55% | $60.73 (−1.92%) |
Oct 15, 2026 17d ago | 8-K | No price | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | No price |
Oct 15, 2026 17d ago | Press Release | $60.90 $61.92 | ▲ +1.67% | ▲ +2.69% | $60.73 (−0.28%) |
Jul 23, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $60.31 $59.90 | ▼ −0.68% | ▼ −1.16% | $60.73 (+0.70%) |
Jul 23, 2026 14w ago | Press Release | $60.31 $59.90 | ▼ −0.68% | ▼ −1.16% | $60.73 (+0.70%) |
Jul 16, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | No price | awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | No price |
Jul 16, 2026 15w ago | Press Release | $62.46 $60.31 | ▼ −3.44% | ▼ −1.77% | $60.73 (−2.77%) |
Apr 24, 2026 27w ago | 8-K | $54.41 $54.25 | ▼ −0.30% | ▼ −0.70% | $60.73 (+11.61%) |
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