Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Increases Stake in Vermilion Energy Inc. to 3.4%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AFI) and its subsidiary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (CMIA), filed a Schedule 13G/A on May 15, 2026, regarding their holdings in Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET). The filing indicates that as of March 31, 2026, the reporting entities collectively hold 5,232,096 shares of common stock, representing 3.4% of the class. This represents an increase from a previous ownership percentage of 0.0%, marking a significant new position for the group. CMIA is identified as the investment adviser directly managing the shares, while AFI is the parent holding company. The reporting persons indicated shared voting power over 4,881,995 shares and shared dispositive power over the full 5,232,096 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. Both entities disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.