US Activist Hedge Fund Institutional SEC 13D 13G — August 26, 2026

26-08-2026

A Schedule 13G filing reveals that Red Neck Yacht Fund, LP, along with its general partner UCM Fund Advisors, LLC and investment manager United Capital Management of Kansas, Inc., collectively beneficially own 375,000,000 shares of Crypto Co (CRCW) common stock, representing a 6.44% stake as of June 30, 2026. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(d), indicating the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control of the issuer.

• · The filing is a Schedule 13G, indicating passive investment intent (not activist).
• · Red Neck Yacht Fund, LP directly holds all 375,000,000 shares.
• · UCM Fund Advisors, LLC serves as general partner of the Fund and may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power.
• · United Capital Management of Kansas, Inc. serves as investment manager and exercises investment discretion over the Fund's portfolio.
• · Both UCM Fund Advisors and United Capital disclaim beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest.
• · The filing was made jointly by the three reporting persons under Rule 13d-1(k)(1).
• · The issuer's former name was CROE, Inc., changed on October 20, 2016.

26-08-2026

Calamos Aksia Hedged Strategies Fund (Offshore), Ltd. and its investment adviser Aksia LLC filed a Schedule 13D/A disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,914,546 Class I Shares of Calamos Aksia Hedged Strategies Fund, representing 28.78% of the outstanding shares. The filings report three recent open-market purchase transactions in July and August 2026, with total consideration of approximately $19.94 million. The reporting persons state the shares were acquired for investment purposes and may adjust their position depending on market conditions.

• · Three recent purchases occurred: 181,099.426 shares at $10.46 on July 24, 2026; 9,495.238 shares at $10.50 on July 30, 2026; and 284,586.108 shares at $10.51 on August 24, 2026.
• · HEDGX (Offshore) is a Cayman Islands feeder fund and Aksia LLC is a U.S.-based investment adviser.
• · No reportable transactions in the Class I Shares occurred in the 60 days prior to the filing, other than the three purchases listed.
• · The reporting persons have not been convicted in any criminal proceeding or been subject to any securities-related judgments/orders in the last five years.
• · The reporting persons do not have any current plans or proposals for the transactions enumerated in Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

26-08-2026

Ernest S. Rady and his affiliates filed Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13D, disclosing beneficial ownership of 28,951,754 shares (38.0%) of American Assets Trust, Inc. as of August 26, 2026. During the 60 days prior, the Reporting Persons acquired 572,321 shares in open-market transactions at weighted average prices between $22.45 and $23.04 per share. The filing also notes ownership limitations and voting restrictions under a Voting Agreement, capping voting power at 19.9% of outstanding shares.

• · Ernest S. Rady's ownership includes shares held through multiple entities: ERT (8,995,846 shares + 9,720,409 OP Units), American Assets, Inc. (2,267,022 shares + 5,107,577 OP Units), ICW Group Holdings (2,004 OP Units), Insurance Company of the West (1,275,336 shares), Explorer Insurance Company (200,000 shares), Evelyn Shirley Rady Trust (107,859 shares), Rady Foundation (1,209,021 shares), and Ernest Rady IRA (66,680 shares).
• · The Voting Agreement restricts voting of shares above 19.9% of outstanding shares, with an ownership limitation of 21.9% in value or number of shares.
• · Transactions occurred on multiple dates in August 2026, with the largest single-day acquisition being 100,000 shares on August 11 and August 13, 2026.

26-08-2026

Vereniging Aegon, holding ~18.4% economic interest and ~32.64% voting power in Aegon Ltd., has entered into a voting undertaking to support Aegon's redomiciliation from Bermuda to Delaware (Transamerica Inc.) at the EGM scheduled for October 8, 2026. The agreement includes the conversion of all Common Shares B on a 40-for-1 basis and the termination of the existing voting agreements. However, VA retains the right to revoke its commitment if a Material Change arises that conflicts with its fiduciary duties or purposes.

• · The 2026 Voting Undertaking was entered into on August 25, 2026.
• · VA has agreed to exercise Ordinary Course Voting Rights in favor of all Resolutions at the EGM.
• · In case of a Material Change (fiduciary conflict), VA may revoke the undertaking.
• · The Conversion of Common Shares B to Common Shares will occur on a 40-for-1 basis, eliminating all Common Shares B and Special Cause Voting Rights.
• · The EGM is anticipated to be held on October 8, 2026.
• · The 1983 Amended Merger Agreement and Voting Rights Agreement will terminate upon effectiveness of the Interim Bye-Laws.

26-08-2026

L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund, Ltd. filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 464,658 Class A Ordinary Shares (including 400,000 shares and 64,658 Pre-Funded Warrants) of EShallGo Inc., representing 9.99% of the outstanding shares. The filing indicates a passive investment intent, with the fund certifying the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

• · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating a passive investment intent.
• · The beneficial ownership is subject to a 9.99% limitation, meaning the fund cannot exercise warrants or acquire shares beyond that threshold.
• · The fund's directors, David Feldman and Joel Arber, may also be deemed beneficial owners but disclaim such ownership for all other purposes.
• · The outstanding share count of 4,586,577 does not include any exercise of Pre-Funded Warrants.

26-08-2026

Alta Partners LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 127,562 shares of Tianci International, Inc. (CIIT) common stock, representing 9.9% of the outstanding shares. The position consists of 3,304 shares held directly and 124,258 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation. An additional 147,786 shares underlying warrants were excluded due to this limitation.

• · The filing was made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), indicating a passive investment intent.
• · Alta Partners LLC is a New York limited liability company with a business address in Old Brookville, NY.
• · The reporting person certified that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
• · Tianci International, Inc. is incorporated in Nevada with a fiscal year end of July 31, and was formerly known as Steampunk Wizards, Inc. (name change July 2, 2015) and Freedom Petroleum Inc. (name change September 10, 2012).

26-08-2026

Getty Investments LLC and related parties (the Reporting Persons) filed an amended Schedule 13D on August 26, 2026, disclosing the formation of a group with KED Icon Holdings LLC (KED) to explore strategic financing alternatives and balance sheet management initiatives for Getty Images Holdings, Inc. The Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 191,374,006 shares (45.5% of Class A Common Stock), while the new group with KED collectively owns 306,633,252 shares. The company had previously announced on July 21, 2026 that it was evaluating strategic financing alternatives and had engaged Guggenheim Securities as financial advisor.

• · The Reporting Persons and KED formed a 'Proposed Transaction Group' effective August 25, 2026, under Section 13(d)(3) of the Act.
• · The group was formed in connection with discussions regarding the Issuer's strategic and liquidity alternatives and potential capital solutions.
• · Getty Investments LLC holds 178,026,504 shares (42.3%), Cheyne Walk Master Fund 2 LP holds 178,026,504 shares (42.3%), Cheyne Walk Trust holds 178,026,504 shares (42.3%), Mark Getty directly holds 7,794,004 shares and indirectly holds 183,580,002 shares for a total of 191,374,006 shares (45.5%).
• · The Reporting Persons have not effected any transactions in Class A Common Stock during the past 60 days except as described in the amendment.
• · The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of shares held by KED.
• · The company engaged Guggenheim Securities as financial advisor on July 21, 2026.

26-08-2026

Adam H. Stedham filed this Amendment No. 1 to his Schedule 13D reporting that an 8% Convertible Subordinated Promissory Note with a principal amount of $175,000 matured and was repaid on August 25, 2026, eliminating the 152,174 shares into which the note could have been converted. As a result, his beneficial ownership declined by approximately 1% from the initial filing; he now beneficially owns 1,019,500 shares (7.4% of outstanding shares) and holds sole voting and dispositive power over those shares. There were no other material changes from the initial Schedule 13D.

• · Mr. Stedham engaged in no securities transactions in the past 60 days.
• · The note was originally purchased on August 25, 2023, in a private placement.
• · Mr. Stedham has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 1,019,500 shares; no shared power.
• · No other contracts, arrangements, or understandings exist beyond those disclosed in the initial filing and this amendment.

26-08-2026

Leonard M. Tannenbaum filed Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D with the SEC on August 26, 2026, reporting an increase in his beneficial ownership of Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (AFCG) common stock. His aggregate beneficial ownership rose by approximately 1.1 percentage points to 30.4% of the 22,541,928 shares outstanding, driven by open-market purchases of 163,670 shares between August 14 and August 25, 2026, using personal funds, as well as share repurchases by the issuer. The filing also discloses 180,400 shares held by the Tannenbaum Family Foundation and excludes 226,907 shares held by his spouse.

• · The filing is Amendment No. 8 to the original Schedule 13D filed on April 2, 2021.
• · The issuer's share repurchase program from August 17 to August 25, 2026 contributed to the increase in the reporting person's percentage ownership.
• · The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the 180,400 shares held by the Tannenbaum Family Foundation except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
• · The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the 226,907 shares held by his spouse Robyn Tannenbaum.
• · All open-market purchases were funded from personal funds.

26-08-2026

Bank of America Corporation and Banc of America Preferred Funding Corporation filed Amendment No. 5 to their Schedule 13D, reporting a decrease in their beneficial ownership of PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II's Remarketable Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares due to the issuer's redemption of 1,250 shares on August 24, 2026. Following the redemption, the Reporting Persons now hold 3,860 RVMTP Shares, representing 79.5% of the class, down from a prior higher percentage.

• · The redemption was announced in the Issuer's Notice of Intention to Redeem Securities on Form N-26C-2 filed with the SEC on July 24, 2026.
• · The redemption price was the liquidation preference plus accumulated but unpaid dividends.
• · The filing is an amendment to the original Schedule 13D dated April 17, 2024, filed April 24, 2025.

26-08-2026

Stonepine Capital Management, LLC and related entities filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 953,739 shares of Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA), representing 6.9% of the company's outstanding common shares. The holdings consist of 703,739 common shares and warrants to acquire 250,000 shares, subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation. The filing indicates passive investment intent, with no purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

• · The filing is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), indicating passive investment intent.
• · Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of pecuniary interest.
• · The Partnership holds the shares for the benefit of its investors and has the right to receive dividends or proceeds from sale.
• · The joint filing agreement was originally dated October 10, 2024.

26-08-2026

Vega SAS, a French entity wholly owned by Maya SAS (the Iliad group holding company) and ultimately by the Niel Family, filed a Schedule 13D disclosing the right to acquire 2,287,892,576 Vodafone Ordinary Shares (9.9% of outstanding) through equity derivative transactions. The derivatives, entered into in May and July 2026, allow for physical settlement up to the 9.9% threshold following initial regulatory clearance on August 19, 2026, with the balance requiring additional clearances or cash settlement. This positions the Niel Family as a significant potential shareholder in Vodafone, though no voting or investment control exists until settlement.

• · First Equity Derivative Transaction entered into on May 22, 2026, amended on July 13 and July 27, 2026, with scheduled settlement date on or before February 22, 2027 (extendable to May 22, 2027 unless Bank notifies otherwise before August 30, 2026).
• · Second Equity Derivative Transactions entered into on July 6, 2026, with scheduled settlement date on or before July 6, 2027, extendable to January 6, 2028 with Banks' consent.
• · First regulatory clearance for physical settlement obtained on August 19, 2026.
• · Physical settlement above the 9.9% threshold requires additional regulatory clearances; otherwise transactions settle in cash.
• · Vega has no voting, investment, or dispositive control over the Bank's hedging positions until settlement and delivery.
• · Funding for the derivative transactions expected from equity financing with unaffiliated financial institutions or borrowings from Vega affiliates.
• · None of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal proceeding or subject to securities-related civil judgments in the last five years.

26-08-2026

Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiary Banc of America Preferred Funding Corp filed an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC on August 26, 2026, reporting that as a result of a pro-rata redemption of 150 RVMTP shares held by the Reporting Persons on August 24, 2026, their ownership in PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II decreased. Following the redemption, the Reporting Persons now hold 760 RVMTP Shares, with no change in their percentage ownership of the class reported as 100% on the cover page.

26-08-2026

PT Tumbuh Lestari Abadi and its director Victor Tanamal Siwu filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 252,874 ordinary shares of iOThree Ltd, representing 8.34% of the 3,032,199 shares outstanding as of July 20, 2026. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating the shares were not acquired to influence control of the issuer.

• · The filing is a Schedule 13G (passive investment) rather than a 13D (activist), confirming no intent to change or influence control.
• · Both reporting persons share the same business address in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• · The filing includes a Joint Filing Agreement between Victor Tanamal Siwu and PT Tumbuh Lestari Abadi.

26-08-2026

Vivek Ramaswamy and Virtuous Industries LLC filed Amendment No. 2 to their Schedule 13D with the SEC on August 26, 2026, updating their beneficial ownership in Strive, Inc. (formerly Asset Entities Inc.) due to the company's ongoing at-the-market equity offering. Ramaswamy's aggregate beneficial ownership is 5,693,897 shares (6.6% of Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of Class B shares), while Virtuous Industries holds 106,245 shares (0.1%). The filing reflects a dilution of their percentage ownership as Strive continues to issue new shares.

• · The filing is Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D originally filed on May 11, 2026, with Amendment No. 1 filed on June 1, 2026.
• · The amendment was filed to reflect updated ownership percentages due to Strive's ongoing at-the-market equity offering program.
• · No transactions in Class A Common Stock were effected by the Reporting Persons during the 60 days preceding the filing date.
• · Strive, Inc. was formerly known as Asset Entities Inc. (name change effective March 30, 2022).

26-08-2026

QVT Financial LP filed an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 5,734,812 ordinary shares of Allot Ltd., representing 11.72% of the company's outstanding shares. The shares were purchased with working capital for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $41,518,559. QVT states it has no present intention of pursuing any extraordinary corporate transaction or board changes but reserves the right to review its investment and potentially adjust its position.

• · The filing is an amendment (Schedule 13D/A) filed on August 26, 2026.
• · QVT Financial LP is based at 888 Seventh Avenue, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10106.
• · The shares were purchased with working capital, which may include margin loans from brokerage firms.
• · QVT states it may evaluate or take action regarding plans such as mergers, asset sales, board changes, or delisting, but has no present intention to do so.
• · The denominator of 48,923,099 shares outstanding is based on Allot's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed March 26, 2026.

26-08-2026

Endeavor Blockchain, LLC and its managing member Joshua Kilgore filed an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing a 3.4% beneficial ownership stake in Sphere 3D Corp. (ANY) as of August 11, 2026. The filing reveals that on August 24, 2026, the reporting persons sold 200,000 common shares in the open market, reducing their aggregate holdings to 300,000 shares. The reporting persons initially purchased 500,000 shares for approximately $988,384 and intend to engage with management on value creation opportunities, while also noting they may increase or decrease their position depending on market conditions.

• · The reporting persons sold 200,000 shares on August 24, 2026, reducing their stake from an initial 500,000 shares to 300,000 shares.
• · The filing states the shares were purchased with working capital, which may include margin loans from brokerage firms.
• · The reporting persons intend to engage with Sphere 3D's management and board regarding value creation opportunities.
• · No reporting person has been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been party to a securities-related civil proceeding in the last five years.

26-08-2026

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 61,902,614 ordinary shares of Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V., representing 7.0% of the outstanding shares. The filing indicates that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

• · The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating passive investment intent.
• · BlackRock's beneficial ownership includes shares held by multiple subsidiaries, with some entities owning 5% or more of the class.
• · No single person's interest in the shares exceeds 5% of the total outstanding.
• · The filing includes a power of attorney dated January 21, 2025, authorizing various individuals to execute ownership reports.

26-08-2026

Jorey Chernett filed an amended Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 745,262 shares of WW International, Inc. common stock, representing 7.45% of the 9,998,760 shares outstanding as of July 30, 2026. The filing is voluntary and updates the reporting person's beneficial ownership information, with no indication of any change in control intent.

• · The filing is an amendment (No. 1) to a previous Schedule 13G, filed voluntarily ahead of the Rule 13d-1(b)(2) deadline.
• · The reporting person's business address is 6222 Indianwood Trail, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301.
• · The issuer's common stock has no par value.
• · The filing certifies that the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

26-08-2026

Hamble International Inc., beneficially owned by Trevor Koverko, filed a Schedule 13G/A disclosing ownership of 1,901,732 common shares of Vertical Data Inc., representing 13.9% of the outstanding shares. The amendment reports the acquisition of an additional 1,732 common shares since the prior filing. The filing certifies the shares were not acquired with the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

• · The filing is an amendment to a previous Schedule 13G, indicating ongoing accumulation of shares.
• · Hamble International Inc. is organized in Barbados; Trevor Koverko is a Canadian individual.
• · The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c), which is used by passive investors who do not intend to influence control.
• · The total ownership of 1,901,732 shares represents 13.9% of Vertical Data Inc.'s common stock.

26-08-2026

Northern Private Capital entities and related parties filed Amendment No. 4 to their Schedule 13D, disclosing aggregate beneficial ownership of 2,266,681 shares (4.7%) of Loop Industries' common stock as of August 26, 2026. The group ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5% on August 20, 2026, following open market sales in the past 60 days. This represents a reduction from their previous >5% stake, indicating a decrease in their ownership position.

• · The group's ownership fell below 5% on August 20, 2026, triggering this filing.
• · The filing includes open market sales transactions in the past 60 days, detailed in Annex A.
• · The group's aggregate ownership is 4.7% of outstanding shares, down from a prior >5% position.
• · Andrew Lapham and John Risley each control 50% of the voting shares of the entity holding special limited partnership interests in the NPC funds.

26-08-2026

Justin Earl Branham filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on August 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 462,148.68 shares of Lisata Therapeutics, Inc., representing 5.1% of the company's common stock. The filing is a passive investment disclosure under Rule 13d-1(c), indicating the shares were not acquired to change or influence control.

• · The filing is a Schedule 13G, indicating a passive stake (not activist intent).
• · Branham has sole voting and dispositive power over all 462,148.68 shares.
• · The company was formerly known as Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. and NeoStem, Inc.

26-08-2026

Repository Services LLC filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 23,946,307 shares of Public Company Management Corp (PCMC), representing approximately 70.3% of the issuer's outstanding common stock. The filing states the shares were acquired to exercise control over the issuer and influence its management, operations, capital structure, and strategic direction, including a potential business combination with Physicians Capital Management Corporation.

• · Repository Services LLC is a Wyoming limited liability company acting as a holding company for investments.
• · The funds for the share acquisition came from capital contributions and working capital, sourced from third-party investors who have an economic interest but no voting or dispositive power.
• · The Reporting Person has sole voting and dispositive power over all 23,946,307 shares.
• · No transactions in the common stock were effected by the Reporting Person during the 60 days preceding the filing date.
• · The filing date is August 26, 2026, but the date of the beneficial ownership event is September 30, 2020.

26-08-2026

eSports Now LLC and its parent eSports Holdco LLC filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,072,900 shares of Super League Enterprise, Inc. (SLE), representing 9.9% of outstanding common stock. The stake includes shares and pre-funded warrants acquired through a March 2026 asset purchase agreement and an August 2026 exchange agreement. The filing indicates the Reporting Persons may increase or decrease their position depending on market conditions and SLE's performance.

• · The asset purchase agreement was entered into on March 16, 2026, and the exchange agreement on August 12, 2026.
• · The pre-funded warrants are subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation, preventing the holder from exceeding that threshold upon exercise.
• · The Reporting Persons have not engaged in any transactions in SLE's securities within the past 60 days aside from the exchange.
• · The filing is a joint filing by eSports Now LLC and its parent eSports Holdco LLC, with shared voting and dispositive power.