Vanguard Capital Management Reports New 5.23% Stake in Merit Medical Systems Inc

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.23% ownership stake in Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 3,109,720 shares of common stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 3,109,720 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 453,557 shares. The reported holdings include securities managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This 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 influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This position represents a significant new institutional entry for Vanguard in Merit Medical Systems, crossing the 5% disclosure threshold.