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Vanguard (NVCR) holds 6.34M shares, 5.57% stake disclosed in 13G

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SCHEDULE 13G

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Novocure Ltd ownership filing shows Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owned 6,339,994 shares of common stock, representing 5.57% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filer reports 88,293 shares with sole voting power and 6,339,994 shares with sole dispositive power. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/28/2026.

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Shares beneficially owned 6,339,994 shares as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 5.57% percent of outstanding common stock
Sole voting power 88,293 shares shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 6,339,994 shares shares with sole power to dispose
Filing type Schedule 13G beneficial ownership disclosure
Signature date 04/28/2026 signed by Ashley Grim
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Schedule 13G beneficial ownership filing with Vanguard Portfolio Management"
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
"reflects the 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: 6339994"
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.
Investment Company Act regulatory
"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.





G6674U108

(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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/28/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Novocure (NVCR)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 6,339,994 shares (5.57%). This position is disclosed on a Schedule 13G with an as-of date of 03/31/2026 and was signed on 04/28/2026.

How much voting power does Vanguard have in NVCR?

Vanguard reports sole voting power over 88,293 shares. The filing also shows shared voting power of 0 and sole dispositive power over the full 6,339,994 shares reported.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard is the beneficial owner on behalf of others?

Yes — Vanguard states it holds these shares on behalf of funds and managed accounts. The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and explains affiliates and funds are included in the reported dispositive power.

Is the 5.57% stake a controlling interest in NVCR?

No — 5.57% is a minority stake under typical definitions. The filing lists percent of class as 5.57% and indicates no single other person holds more than 5% as reported by Vanguard.

What date does the ownership figure refer to in the NVCR filing?

The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G cover shows the as-of date and the filing was signed on 04/28/2026, per the signature block.