SCHEDULE 13G/A: Baupost Group Discloses 7.89% Passive Stake in Viasat Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Report
Investment firm Baupost Group, along with its affiliates and Seth A. Klarman, has reported a passive beneficial ownership of 7.89% in Viasat Inc., holding 10,190,728 shares of common stock.
Summary
- Baupost Group LLC/MA, Baupost Group GP, L.L.C., and Seth A. Klarman collectively beneficially own 10,190,728 shares of Viasat Inc. common stock.
- This ownership represents 7.89% of Viasat Inc.'s common stock.
- The reporting persons hold shared voting power and shared dispositive power over these shares.
- This filing is Amendment No. 12 to a previously filed Schedule 13G.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Viasat Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral. This is a factual regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership and does not contain positive or negative operational or financial news about the issuer.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant passive ownership stake by Baupost Group, an investment firm, in Viasat Inc.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement, representing the reporting period end date for the ownership disclosure. |
| 05/14/2025 | Signature date for Seth A. Klarman on behalf of Baupost Group LLC/MA, Baupost Group GP, L.L.C., and himself. |
Keywords
Viasat Inc., VSAT, Baupost Group, Seth A. Klarman, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, investment firm, passive investment
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