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Orbis reports 3.97M FirstService shares (NYSE: FSV)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Orbis Investment Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,968,227 shares of FirstService Corp common stock, representing 8.6% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

The filing breaks ownership between Orbis Investment Management Ltd (sole voting and dispositive power over 3,450,007 shares) and Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), L.P. (sole voting and dispositive power over 518,220 shares). The filing states these holdings may be on behalf of other persons and includes a power of attorney authorizing firm signatories.

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Insights

Orbis reports an 8.6% passive stake in FirstService with clear voting/dispositive splits.

Orbis Investment Management Ltd holds 3,450,007 shares with sole voting and dispositive power; its U.S. arm holds 518,220 shares. The filing classifies both reporting persons as investment advisers and states holdings may be for others.

Timing is anchored to 03/31/2026; subsequent filings will show any material changes.

The Schedule 13G is a passive ownership disclosure under securities rules, not an active solicitation or control claim.

The filing includes required identification, CUSIP 33767E202, and a power-of-attorney executed by firm officers. It disclaims group membership and attributes beneficial ownership per standard reporting items.

Investors can reference the stated percentages and voting powers for governance context; the filing does not assert control.

Beneficially owned 3,968,227 shares Beneficial ownership reported as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 8.6% Percent of common stock as reported in Item 4(b)
Orbis Ltd sole voting power 3,450,007 shares Sole voting power held by Orbis Investment Management Ltd
Orbis U.S. sole voting power 518,220 shares Sole voting power held by Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), L.P.
CUSIP 33767E202 Identifier for FirstService common stock
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: FirstService Corp"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned financial
"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 3,968,227"
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 voting power regulatory
"Item 4(c)(i) Sole power to vote: Orbis Investment Management Ltd - 3,450,007"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Dispositive power regulatory
"Item 4(c)(iii) Sole power to dispose: Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), L.P. - 518,220"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.





33767E202

(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





SCHEDULE 13G



ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD
Signature:Matt Gaarder
Name/Title:Attorney-in-Fact
Date:05/15/2026
Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), L.P.
Signature:Matt Gaarder
Name/Title:Secretary
Date:05/15/2026
Exhibit Information

POWER OF ATTORNEY THIS DEED OF POWER OF ATTORNEY is made on this the 6 day of June 2019. The undersigned, Orbis Investment Management Limited, a limited company duly organized under the laws of Bermuda with its registered office at Orbis House, 25 Front Street, Hamilton, HMI 1, Bermuda the "Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint each of Ali Ziai, David Gasperow, Elizabeth Lee, Eugene Tan, Hugh Gillespie, Ian Noetzel, James Dorr, Katharine Summerley, Matthew Gaarder, Michael Fox, Samantha Scott, and Tim Freeman acting severally, as its true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, for the purpose of from time to time executing in its name and on its behalf, whether the Company individually or as representative of others, any and all certificates, documents, filings, forms, instruments, schedules, statements, and amendments to the foregoing (collectively, "documents") determined by such person to be necessary or appropriate to comply with ownership and/or control-person reporting requirements imposed by any United States or non-United States governmental or regulatory authority, including without limitation Forms 3, 4, 5, 13F, and 13H and Schedules 13D and 13G and any amendments to any of the foregoing as may be required to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and delivering, furnishing or filing any such documents with the appropriate governmental, regulatory authority or other person, and giving and granting to each such attorney-in-fact power and authority to act as fully and to all intents and purposes as the Company might or could do if personally present by one of its authorized signatories, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Any such determination by an attorney-in-fact named herein shall be conclusively evidenced by such person's execution, delivery, furnishing or filing of the applicable document. This power of attorney shall be valid from the date hereof and shall remain in full force and effect until either revoked in writing by the Company, or, in respect of any attorney-in-fact named herein, until such person ceases to be an employee of the Company or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries. This power of attorney and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, its subject matter or its formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Bermuda. IN WITNESS WHEREOF this power of attorney has been duly executed and delivered for and on behalf of the Company as a deed and takes effect on the date stated at the beginning of it. EXECUTED and DELIVERED as a DEED For and on behalf of ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED By: /s/ Matthew Furr Name: Matthew Furr Title: Director in the presence of: By: /s/ Daniel Samilski Witness signature Name: Daniel Samilski Address: Orbis House, 25 Front St, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda Occupation: Compliance Manager

FAQ

How many FirstService (FSV) shares does Orbis report owning?

Orbis reports beneficial ownership of 3,968,227 shares of FirstService common stock, which the filing states equals 8.6% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The total reflects combined holdings of two reporting entities.

What voting and dispositive powers are disclosed by Orbis in the 13G?

Orbis Investment Management Ltd has sole voting and dispositive power over 3,450,007 shares; Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), L.P. has sole voting and dispositive power over 518,220 shares. Shared powers are reported as 0.

Does the filing indicate Orbis seeks control of FirstService?

No. The filing classifies the holdings under Schedule 13G and explicitly states the reporting persons do not represent they are a group for Section 13(d)(3). It presents the stake as passive, not a control claim.

Are the holdings reported on behalf of other investors?

Yes. The filing states some shares are held on behalf of other persons who have rights to dividends or sale proceeds. It notes a power of attorney and standard adviser-client relationships without listing underlying beneficial owners.

What is the relevance of CUSIP 33767E202 in the filing?

CUSIP 33767E202 identifies FirstService Corp common stock in the filing. It ties the reported share counts and percentage to the specific securities class disclosed by the reporting persons.