SCHEDULE 13G: The Vanguard Group Discloses 5% Passive Stake in Clean Energy Fuels Corp

The Vanguard Group has filed a Schedule 13G, reporting a 5% beneficial ownership stake in Clean Energy Fuels Corp, held for passive investment purposes.

Summary

• The Vanguard Group reported beneficial ownership of 11,199,457 shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp's Common Stock.
• This aggregate amount represents 5% of the class of securities.
• The ownership includes 0 shares with sole voting power, 107,714 shares with shared voting power, 10,910,651 shares with sole dispositive power, and 288,806 shares with shared dispositive power.
• The filing indicates that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual, routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor, indicating a neutral sentiment as it does not contain performance data, forward-looking statements, or strategic changes.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

Schedule 13G filings are routine disclosures by institutional investors, such as The Vanguard Group, when they acquire more than 5% of a company's voting securities with a passive investment intent. This filing confirms Vanguard's significant, but non-controlling, stake in Clean Energy Fuels Corp, reflecting standard transparency practices for large asset managers in the public markets.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's passive stake, confirming a large investor's position without intent to influence control.

Key Dates

Keywords

Clean Energy Fuels Corp, The Vanguard Group, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment, SEC Filing