Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 5.27% Stake in Simmons First National Corp (SFNC)

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G indicating a new substantial position in Simmons First National Corp (SFNC). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard reported beneficial ownership of 7,643,475 shares of Common Stock, representing a 5.27% stake in the company. The filing, dated April 30, 2026, specifies that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 7,643,475 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 1,097,062 shares. This position was acquired in the ordinary course of business and is not intended to influence or change 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%. This filing marks Vanguard's emergence as a significant institutional shareholder in the Arkansas-based financial holding company.