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Vanguard Capital Mgmt (WAB) reports 12.75M-share, 7.47% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 12,750,999 shares of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp common stock, representing 7.47% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power over 1,669,426 shares and sole dispositive power over 12,750,999 shares.

The Schedule 13G states these holdings reflect positions held by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliated business divisions, including securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/30/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a sizable passive stake in WAB (7.47%), indicating institutional exposure but not control.

The Schedule 13G format and the filing text identify this as a passive reporting of beneficial ownership by Vanguard Capital Management. The stake of 7.47% is above common 5% reporting thresholds and requires public disclosure but does not imply active control.

Key dependencies include whether holdings are via investment funds or managed accounts; the filing attributes dispositive power to Vanguard and lists affiliated business divisions. Subsequent filings could show changes in voting or disposition powers.

Beneficially owned shares 12,750,999 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class 7.47% Percent of WAB common stock represented by holdings
Sole voting power 1,669,426 shares Shares with sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)
Sole dispositive power 12,750,999 shares Shares with sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iii)
CUSIP 929740108 CUSIP for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp common stock
Signature date 04/30/2026 Date filing was signed by Ashley Grim
Schedule 13G regulatory
"reports beneficial ownership of 12,750,999 shares"
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.
sole dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 12750999"
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.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 12750999"
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.
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.





929740108

(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)
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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

How many WAB shares does Vanguard Capital Management own?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 12,750,999 shares. The Schedule 13G states this equals a 7.47% stake in the outstanding common stock, with dispositive power attributed to Vanguard and affiliates.

Does Vanguard have voting control over the WAB shares it reports?

Vanguard reports sole voting power over 1,669,426 shares. The filing also reports sole dispositive power over 12,750,999 shares, per the Schedule 13G disclosure.

What type of filing did Vanguard submit for its WAB stake?

Vanguard submitted a Schedule 13G, a passive beneficial-ownership disclosure for institutional investors. The filing lists affiliates and fund holdings that contribute to the reported position.

Who signed Vanguard's Schedule 13G for WAB and when?

The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with the signature date shown as 04/30/2026 on the Schedule 13G for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard controls more than 5% of WAB on behalf of others?

Yes; the Schedule 13G notes Vanguard has the right to receive or direct dividends or proceeds and reports holdings exceeding 5%, while stating no other single person's interest exceeds 5%.