SCHEDULE: Gates Foundation Trust Updates Voya Asia Pacific Fund Stake
Beneficial Ownership Report
Gates Foundation Trust and William H. Gates III updated their beneficial ownership in Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund, reporting a 0.2% stake.
Summary
- Gates Foundation Trust and William H. Gates III reported beneficial ownership of 19,203 common shares in Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund.
- This represents 0.2% of the 10,750,335 common shares outstanding as of July 31, 2025, as reported by the Issuer.
- The Trust, formerly known as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, changed its name to Gates Foundation Trust effective January 6, 2025.
- Melinda French Gates is no longer a reporting person as of this amendment.
- The initial beneficial ownership was reported on a Schedule 13G filed on February 13, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a routine beneficial ownership disclosure (Schedule 13G amendment) and does not contain information that would typically indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or prospects. It merely updates ownership details.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting Person | Melinda French Gates | N/A | 2025-08-14 | No longer a reporting person as of this amendment. |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008-08-12 | Date of Special Limited Power of Attorney appointing Alan Heuberger attorney-in-fact for William H. Gates III as Trustee. |
| 2009-05-07 | Date of filing Cascade Investment, L.L.C.'s Schedule 13D with Exhibit 99.5, which incorporated the Special Limited Power of Attorney by reference. |
| 2024-02-13 | Date of initial Schedule 13G filing by the Trust, William H. Gates III, and Melinda French Gates. |
| 2025-01-06 | Effective date of name change from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust to Gates Foundation Trust. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement. |
| 2025-07-31 | Date as of which the Issuer reported 10,750,335 common shares outstanding. |
| 2025-08-13 | Date as of which the Trust beneficially owns 19,203 shares of Common Shares. |
| 2025-08-14 | Date of signing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund, Gates Foundation Trust, William H. Gates III, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Equity Income Fund, Common Shares, Investment Fund
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