SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Boosts Clearwater Paper Stake to 8.6%
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 8.6% in Clearwater Paper Corp common stock as of December 31, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. beneficially owns 1,373,009 shares of Clearwater Paper Corp common stock.
- This represents 8.6% of the class of securities.
- BlackRock holds sole voting power over 1,356,911 shares.
- BlackRock holds sole dispositive power over 1,373,009 shares.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 6 to the Schedule 13G.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would indicate a positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook. It represents a routine compliance update from a large institutional investor.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- BlackRock, Inc. certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.
Industry Context
This filing reflects a routine disclosure by a major institutional asset manager, BlackRock, regarding its passive investment stake in Clearwater Paper Corp. It is common for large asset managers to hold significant, non-controlling positions across numerous publicly traded companies as part of their diversified investment strategies.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: BlackRock's continued significant holding may be viewed as a sign of ongoing institutional confidence in Clearwater Paper Corp, although the filing itself is a passive disclosure.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date). |
| 01/21/2025 | Date of execution for BlackRock's Power of Attorney. |
| 01/21/2026 | Date of signature for the Schedule 13G filing. |
Keywords
BlackRock, Clearwater Paper Corp, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Management
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