SCHEDULE 13G/A: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Updates Passive Stake in Preferred Bank to 4.7%
Schedule 13G Amendment
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive beneficial ownership of 4.7% in Preferred Bank's common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser, reported a beneficial ownership of 633,671 shares of Preferred Bank/Los Angeles CA common stock.
- This stake represents 4.7% of the issuer's common stock.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G, indicating an update to a previously reported ownership.
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LP holds sole voting power over 610,950 shares and sole dispositive power over 633,671 shares.
- The securities are owned by various funds (investment companies, trusts, and accounts) advised by Dimensional, and Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, acting solely as an investment adviser.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing disclosing passive ownership, containing factual information without expressing positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.
Management Comments
- "After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct." Selwyn Notelovitz, Global Chief Compliance Officer, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure by a large institutional investment adviser, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, regarding its passive ownership stake in Preferred Bank. Such filings provide transparency on significant institutional holdings in publicly traded companies, which is standard practice in the financial industry.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's passive stake in the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (measurement date for ownership). |
| 04/15/2025 | Date the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1 was signed and filed. |
Keywords
SEC filing, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, investment adviser, Preferred Bank, Dimensional Fund Advisors, passive investment, institutional ownership
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