Vanguard Capital Management Reports New 5.19% Stake in Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)

Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on April 30, 2026, reporting a new 5.19% stake in Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser beneficially owns 7,592,239 shares of common stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 7,592,239 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 1,091,375 shares. This position represents a significant increase from a previous 0% ownership level, crossing the 5% reporting threshold for the first time. 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. The reported holdings include securities managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. No other single person's interest in the reported securities exceeds 5% of the class.