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Vanguard discloses 7.36% stake in Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viatris Inc reports institutional ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 84,807,083 shares of Viatris common stock, representing 7.36% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 84,807,083 shares and sole voting power over 10,090,452 shares. The filing states these holdings reflect securities managed across Vanguard affiliates and funds. Signature on the form is dated 04/30/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a >5% passive stake in Viatris per Schedule 13G.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 84,807,083 shares (7.36%) as of 03/31/2026, a disclosure typical for passive institutional investors making a Section 13 filing. The filing attributes voting and dispositive powers across Vanguard business divisions and funds.

Cash‑flow treatment and any trading intent are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent Form 13D or Form 4 filings would show active changes. Future SEC filings may disclose changes in percent ownership or voting arrangements.

Beneficial ownership 84,807,083 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported
Percent of class 7.36% Percent of Viatris common stock reported
Sole voting power 10,090,452 shares Shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 84,807,083 shares Shares with sole power to dispose
Reporting period 03/31/2026 Date tied to the ownership figures
Signature date 04/30/2026 Date form was signed by filer representative
CUSIP 92556V106 Identifier for Viatris common stock
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Capital Management filed a <b>Schedule 13G</b> reporting beneficial ownership"
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.
Beneficial ownership financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 84807083 (b) Percent of class: 7.36 %"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 84807083"
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.





92556V106

(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 Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital 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 Capital 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 Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/30/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Viatris (VTRS)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 84,807,083 shares, equal to 7.36% of Viatris common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a Schedule 13G disclosure listing voting and dispositive powers across Vanguard affiliates.

Does the Schedule 13G show who controls the votes for Vanguard's shares?

Yes. The filing shows sole voting power for 10,090,452 shares and sole dispositive power for 84,807,083 shares, reflecting how Vanguard and its affiliates exercise voting and disposition authority.

Is Vanguard acting as an active investor in this filing for VTRS?

The Schedule 13G filing indicates institutional ownership but does not state active intentions. It reports beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers; no acquisition or activism intent is disclosed in the excerpt.

What date does the ownership figure cover for Viatris?

The ownership amount is reported as of 03/31/2026, with the Schedule 13G signed on 04/30/2026. These dates anchor the share count and the filing's attestation.

Will this filing show the total number of Viatris shares outstanding?

No. The Schedule 13G excerpt provides Vanguard's share count and percent (7.36%) but does not disclose the absolute total shares outstanding in the provided text.