BlackRock, Inc. Acquires 6.5% Stake in LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)

On July 29, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 6.5% ownership stake in LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH). As of the event date of June 30, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 4,294,997 shares of Class A Common Stock. The filing indicates that BlackRock holds sole dispositive power over all 4,294,997 shares and sole voting power over 4,236,307 shares. This position represents a significant increase from a previous holding of 0.0 shares, establishing BlackRock as a major institutional shareholder. The acquisition was made in the ordinary course of business, and the filing clarifies that the shares were not acquired for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are identified as having an interest in these securities, though no single individual's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares. LightPath Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and specializes in optical and infrared components.