SCHEDULE: Manulife Files Schedule 13G Amendment for Riverview Bancorp

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Schedule 13G Amendment


Manulife Financial Corporation and its subsidiary have filed an amendment to their Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of Riverview Bancorp Inc. common stock.

Summary

  • This filing is an amendment to a Schedule 13G, indicating a change in beneficial ownership reporting for Riverview Bancorp Inc. common stock.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (MIM (US)), are the reporting persons.
  • MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 1,059,176 shares of Riverview Bancorp Inc. common stock.
  • This represents 5.31% of the class of securities outstanding as of August 14, 2026.
  • MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these shares due to its parent-subsidiary relationship with MIM (US).

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, primarily administrative in nature, with no significant new financial or strategic information.

Positives

  • MIM (US) holds a significant, though not controlling, stake in Riverview Bancorp Inc. (5.31%).
  • The filing clarifies the reporting structure for beneficial ownership between MFC and MIM (US).

Negatives

  • The filing does not provide any new financial performance data or strategic insights for Riverview Bancorp Inc.

Risks

  • As this is a Schedule 13G filing, it primarily concerns ownership and does not detail specific business risks of Riverview Bancorp Inc.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this filing.

Management Comments

  • Manulife Financial Corporation and Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC agree that the Schedule 13G (Amendment No.6) is filed on behalf of each of them.
  • Graham Miller signed as Agent for Manulife Financial Corporation, pursuant to a Power of Attorney.
  • Paul Donahue signed as Chief Compliance Officer for Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Schedule 13G filings are standard for institutional investors reporting significant beneficial ownership stakes. This amendment updates the reporting for Manulife's holdings in Riverview Bancorp, reflecting changes or confirmations in their investment position.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders of Riverview Bancorp Inc. are informed of the updated beneficial ownership details by a significant institutional investor.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation and its subsidiary are ensuring compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

Next Steps

  • Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC will continue to report its beneficial ownership of Riverview Bancorp Inc. common stock as required by SEC regulations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/17/2018Date of Power of Attorney for Graham Miller.
01/29/2018Date Manulife Financial Corporation filed Schedule 13F-NT with Exhibit A.
09/30/2026Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement.
08/14/2026Date of Form 10-K filing by Riverview Bancorp Inc. stating shares outstanding.
11/11/2026Date of signatures on the Joint Filing Agreement and Schedule 13G.

Keywords

Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Investment Management, Riverview Bancorp, Amendment, Common Stock

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