WB.NASDAQWeibo CORP

SCHEDULE 13G/A: Goldman Sachs Discloses 2.4% Passive Stake in Weibo Corporation

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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 2.4% in Weibo Corporation's American Depositary Shares as of December 31, 2024.

Summary

  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC jointly reported beneficial ownership of 3,686,600.11 American Depositary Shares of Weibo Corporation.
  • This aggregate amount represents 2.4% of Weibo Corporation's Class A ordinary shares.
  • The filing is an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G, indicating an update to a previously reported passive investment.
  • The reporting persons hold 3,681,470.11 shares with shared voting power and 3,685,660.11 shares with shared dispositive power, with no sole voting or dispositive power.
  • 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 Weibo Corporation.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of a passive ownership stake and does not contain information that would inherently indicate a positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Positives

  • The disclosure of a significant stake (2.4%) by a major financial institution like Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in Weibo Corporation may be viewed by investors as a vote of confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

Future Outlook

The document does not provide any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Weibo Corporation's future performance or the reporting persons' investment strategy beyond the passive nature of the current holding.

Industry Context

This filing reflects continued institutional investment interest in major technology and social media platforms, particularly those with significant market presence like Weibo Corporation. It indicates that large financial institutions are maintaining or adjusting their passive stakes in such companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The filing confirms Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as significant beneficial owners, providing transparency on the institutional ownership structure of Weibo Corporation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-07-29Date of Power of Attorney granted by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2024-10-01Date of Power of Attorney granted by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
2024-12-31Date of event which requires the filing of this statement (reporting period end).
2025-01-28Date of signature and filing of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1.
2025-07-29Expiration date of the Power of Attorney for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2025-10-01Expiration date of the Power of Attorney for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Keywords

Weibo Corporation, Goldman Sachs Group, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, American Depositary Shares, Passive Investment, SEC Filing

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