SCHEDULE: American Century Discloses 5.6% Stake in National Vision

American Century Investment Management, Inc., along with its parent entities, reported a beneficial ownership of 5.6% in National Vision Holdings, Inc. common stock.

Summary

• American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and Stowers Institute for Medical Research collectively reported beneficial ownership of 4,391,844 shares of National Vision Holdings, Inc. common stock.
• This represents 5.6% of the class of securities.
• The reporting persons hold sole voting power over 3,229,133 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,391,844 shares.
• The shares 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: Neutral. This is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor, providing factual information without expressing positive or negative sentiment about the issuer's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing indicates a significant institutional investment in National Vision Holdings, Inc., a company operating in the optical retail industry. Such filings are routine disclosures by large investors and do not inherently suggest a change in industry trends, but rather a portfolio allocation decision by American Century.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders of National Vision Holdings, Inc. will note that American Century Investment Management, Inc. and its affiliates hold a significant 5.6% stake, indicating institutional confidence or a strategic portfolio allocation.

Key Dates

Keywords

National Vision Holdings, NVHI, American Century Investment Management, Stowers Institute, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, Investment Management