Dimensional Fund Advisors (NPKI) reports 3.98M shares, 4.7% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NPK International Inc: Dimensional Fund Advisors files Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,983,658 shares of Common Stock, equal to 4.7% of the class. The filing states Dimensional acts as adviser to multiple funds that own these shares and disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities, which are owned by the Funds. The filing lists 3,900,044 shares as sole voting power and 3,983,658 shares as sole dispositive power.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 3,983,658 shares Percent of class: 4.7% Sole voting power: 3,900,044 shares +1 more

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Shares beneficially owned 3,983,658 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 2

Percent of class 4.7% Percent of common stock as reported in the filing

Sole voting power 3,900,044 shares Number of shares with sole power to vote reported in the filing

Sole dispositive power 3,983,658 shares Number of shares with sole power to dispose reported in the filing

Key Terms

disclaims beneficial ownership, Investment Company Act of 1940, sole dispositive power

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disclaims beneficial ownership regulatory

"Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities"

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,983,658"

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.

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FAQ

What does Dimensional Fund Advisors report for NPKI in this Schedule 13G/A?

Dimensional reports beneficial ownership of 3,983,658 shares, representing 4.7% of NPK International Inc.'s common stock. The filing attributes voting and dispositive power to Dimensional in its role as adviser to funds.

Does Dimensional claim direct beneficial ownership of the NPKI shares?

No. Dimensional states the shares are owned by the Funds and explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership. It reports voting or investment power as adviser, not personal ownership.

How many shares does Dimensional report with sole voting power for NPKI?

The filing shows Dimensional has sole voting power over 3,900,044 shares of NPK International Inc. common stock as reported in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

What percent of NPKI is owned by the Funds managed by Dimensional?

The Schedule 13G/A states the Funds collectively hold 4.7% of the outstanding common stock of NPK International Inc., per the amendment filed by Dimensional.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Dimensional Fund Advisors?

The amendment is signed by Selwyn Notelovitz, Global Chief Compliance Officer, with an executed date of 04/09/2026, per the filing.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

NPK International Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

651718504

(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): 651718504

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,900,044.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,983,658.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,983,658.00

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)

4.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: NPK International Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 99320 Lakeside Blvd, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
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).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3,983,658 ** see Note 1 ** ** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)	Percent of class: 4.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,900,044** see Note 1 **
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,983,658** see Note 1 **
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
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 securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

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.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Signature:	Selwyn Notelovitz
Name/Title:	Global Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	04/09/2026