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SCHEDULE 13G/A: ACR Alpine Capital Research and Affiliates Disclose 11.4% Passive Stake in Liberty Global Ltd.

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Beneficial Ownership Report


An amended Schedule 13G filing reveals that ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC and its affiliated entities collectively hold an 11.4% beneficial ownership stake in Liberty Global Ltd.'s Class A common shares as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

  • The filing is an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of Liberty Global Ltd. Class A common shares.
  • A group of thirteen reporting persons, primarily associated with ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC, collectively hold a significant stake.
  • ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC, along with ACR Alpine Capital Research, LP, ACR Alpine Capital GP, LLC, Alpine Investment Management, LLC, Alpine Holdings Corp, Nicholas V. Tompras Living Trust, Nicholas V. Tompras, and Jennifer O. Tompras, each beneficially own 19,835,384 Class A common shares.
  • This aggregate ownership represents 11.4% of Liberty Global Ltd.'s Class A common shares outstanding.
  • Other affiliated entities, including ACR Opportunity, L.P., Alpine Partners Management, LLC, ACR Opportunity Fund, ACR Equity International Fund, and Alpine Private Capital, LLC, hold smaller individual percentages ranging from 0.1% to 1.1%.
  • The percentages are based on 173,796,559 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of April 25, 2025, as disclosed in Liberty Global Ltd.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2025.
  • The reporting persons certify that the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, indicating a neutral sentiment. It does not contain positive or negative operational news about the issuer.

Positives

  • The disclosure provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership in Liberty Global Ltd.
  • The substantial 11.4% stake by ACR Alpine Capital Research, a known investment manager, may signal confidence in Liberty Global Ltd.'s long-term prospects from a passive investment perspective.

Risks

  • While the filing states the stake is passive, a large beneficial ownership percentage could still be perceived as a potential concentration risk for the issuer's shareholder base.

Future Outlook

This document is a beneficial ownership report and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Liberty Global Ltd.'s business operations or financial performance.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant passive investment by a prominent asset manager in Liberty Global Ltd., a major player in the global telecommunications and media industry. Such disclosures are routine for large institutional investors accumulating stakes in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder, which can influence market perception and liquidity.
  • Investment Professionals: Offers insight into the investment strategies of ACR Alpine Capital Research and its affiliates regarding Liberty Global Ltd.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/23/2003Formation date of Nicholas V. Tompras Living Trust
03/31/2025Date of event which requires the filing of this statement
04/25/2025Date as of which 173,796,559 Class A Common Shares were outstanding
05/02/2025Date Liberty Global Ltd. filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, disclosing outstanding shares
05/09/2025Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 2

Keywords

Liberty Global Ltd., SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Shares, ACR Alpine Capital Research, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment, Shareholder Disclosure, G61188101

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