Manulife Financial Corporation filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. common stock by its subsidiaries. Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC holds 301,419 shares (representing 4.96% of 6,098,324 shares outstanding as of April 10, 2026) and Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 1,019 shares (0.02%).
The filing states ownership is held by the listed subsidiaries and that Manulife Financial Corporation may be deemed to beneficially own those shares through its parent‑subsidiary relationship. The filing includes signatures and a joint filing agreement exhibit.
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Insights
Manulife's subsidiaries report passive holdings just under the 5% threshold.
The filing shows MIM (US) holds 301,419 shares (4.96%) of Landmark Bancorp out of 6,098,324 shares outstanding as of April 10, 2026. The schedule is an ownership disclosure that classifies the position as 5% or less.
Cash‑flow treatment and disposition plans are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings would disclose any change if holdings cross regulatory thresholds.
Parent indicates deemed beneficial ownership via subsidiary holdings and provides regulatory certification.
The statement clarifies that MFC may be deemed to beneficially own shares held by its indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, and includes a certification regarding foreign regulatory comparability and a joint filing agreement (Exhibit A).
Signatures from authorized representatives are included; the filing is administrative and intended to update public ownership records.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding:6,098,324 sharesMIM (US) holdings:301,419 sharesMIML holdings:1,019 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares outstanding6,098,324 sharesas of April 10, 2026
MIM (US) holdings301,419 sharesrepresents 4.96% of outstanding
MIML holdings1,019 sharesrepresents 0.02% of outstanding
Threshold context5 percentownership classification '5 percent or less of a class'
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, joint filing agreement
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment to a Schedule 13G 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 ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 301,419 shares"
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 powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 301,419.00"
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.
joint filing agreementlegal
"EXHIBIT A - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Landmark Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
51504L107
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
51504L107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Financial Corporation
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
51504L107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,019.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,019.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,019.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
51504L107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
301,419.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
301,419.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
301,419.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.94 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Landmark Bancorp, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
701 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, United States
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This filing is made on behalf of Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") and MFC's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC ("MIM (US)") and Manulife Investment Management Limited ("MIML")
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business offices of MFC and MIML are located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4W 1E5.
The principal business office of MIM (US) is located at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)
Citizenship:
MFC and MIML are organized and exist under the laws of Canada.
MIM (US) is organized and exists under the laws of the State of Delaware.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
51504L107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
FI
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
MIM (US) has beneficial ownership of 301,419 shares of Common Stock and MIML has beneficial ownership of 1,019 shares of Common Stock. Through its parent-subsidiary relationship to MIM (US) and MIML, MFC may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these same shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
Of the 6,098,324 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 10, 2026, according to the Form 10-K filed by the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2026 MIM (US) held 4.96% and MIML held 0.02%.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 5 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Incorporated by reference to Item 6 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 7 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Incorporated by reference to Item 8 of the cover page pertaining to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Items 3 and 4 above.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to MIML is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Manulife Financial Corporation
Signature:
/s/ Graham Miller
Name/Title:
Graham Miller / Agent*
Date:
05/06/2026
Manulife Investment Management Limited
Signature:
/s/ Christopher Walker
Name/Title:
Christopher Walker / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
05/07/2026
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC
Signature:
/s/ Paul Donahue
Name/Title:
Paul Donahue / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
05/06/2026
Comments accompanying signature: *Signed pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated January 17, 2018 included as Exhibit A to Schedule 13F- NT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Manulife Financial Corporation on January 29, 2018.
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
What stake does Manulife (MFC) report in Landmark Bancorp (LARK)?
Manulife's U.S. subsidiary holds 301,419 shares, representing 4.96% of Landmark Bancorp's common stock. The filing also shows Manulife Investment Management Limited holds 1,019 shares (0.02%) as of April 10, 2026.
Does Manulife report beneficial ownership through subsidiaries for LARK?
Yes. The filing states Manulife Financial Corporation may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by its indirect, wholly‑owned subsidiaries. The schedule lists the specific subsidiaries and their share counts and voting/dispositive powers.
How many shares of LARK were outstanding for the percentage calculation?
The filing uses 6,098,324 shares outstanding as of April 10, 2026 from the issuer's Form 10‑K. Percentages in the schedule are calculated against that stated outstanding share count.
Does the filing indicate active trading or intent to sell LARK shares?
No. The Schedule 13G/A amendment reports current ownership levels and does not state any plans to buy or sell. The filing is a disclosure of passive beneficial ownership rather than a transaction notice.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for Manulife on this filing?
Authorized representatives signed the amendment: Graham Miller, Christopher Walker, and Paul Donahue, dated in May 2026. A power of attorney dated January 17, 2018 is referenced for joint filing authority.
