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BlackRock (NYSE: FOUR) reports 6.97M Class A shares — 8.5% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amended a Schedule 13G/A to report beneficial ownership of 6,973,498 shares of Class A common stock of Shift4 Payments Inc., representing 8.5% of the class. The filing lists 6,797,009 shares as sole voting power and 6,973,498 as sole dispositive power. The amendment is signed by a Managing Director.

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Insights

BlackRock reports an 8.5% beneficial stake in Shift4 Payments.

The filing updates holdings for BlackRock's reporting business units, showing 6,973,498 shares beneficially owned and sole dispositive power over those shares. This is a standard disclosure under Schedule 13G/A reflecting passive or aggregated institutional ownership.

Impact is neutral: this is a disclosure of position rather than a transaction announcing intent. Subsequent filings would reveal any voting changes or disposition activity.

Beneficial ownership 6,973,498 shares Class A common stock beneficially owned
Percent of class 8.5% Percent of Class A stock
Sole voting power 6,797,009 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power 6,973,498 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Signature date 04/27/2026 Date amendment was signed
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned financial
"securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6973498"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.





82452J109

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



BlackRock, Inc.
Signature:Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:Managing Director
Date:04/27/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in Shift4 Payments (FOUR)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 6,973,498 Class A shares, equal to 8.5% of the class. The filing shows sole dispositive power over those shares and sole voting power for 6,797,009 shares.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate BlackRock will sell or buy more FOUR shares?

No transaction intent is stated in this amendment. The filing reports current beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers; it does not declare planned purchases or sales or changes in strategy.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for BlackRock?

The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, listed as Managing Director, with a signature date of 04/27/2026. The filing includes Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) and Exhibit 99 for Item 7.

What do 'sole voting power' and 'sole dispositive power' mean in this filing?

'Sole voting power' indicates the filer alone can direct votes for 6,797,009 shares; 'sole dispositive power' indicates sole control to sell or transfer 6,973,498 shares. These terms describe control rights reported in the Schedule 13G/A.

Is the reported ownership held on behalf of other parties?

The filing states various persons may have rights to dividends or proceeds, but no single person's interest exceeds five percent. The ownership is reported on behalf of BlackRock's reporting business units under the cited SEC release.