Vanguard Capital Management Discloses New 7.5% Stake in PPG Industries Inc.

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 7.5% ownership stake in PPG Industries Inc. The filing indicates that Vanguard now beneficially owns 16,800,620 shares of Common Stock. This position represents an increase from a previously reported 0.0% stake, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold. According to the filing, Vanguard Capital Management exercises sole dispositive power over all 16,800,620 shares, while holding sole voting power over 2,261,391 shares. The reported holdings include securities managed by various affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. 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 event triggering this filing occurred on March 31, 2026. This substantial new position highlights Vanguard's significant institutional commitment to PPG Industries.