Principal Global Investors Files Amended 13G Disclosing 5.6% Stake in NICE Ltd.

Executive Summary

On October 29, 2026, Principal Global Investors filed an amended Schedule 13G (Amendment No. 1) with the SEC regarding its holdings in NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE). The institutional investment adviser reported beneficial ownership of 3,300,810 American Depositary Shares, representing 5.6% of the company's outstanding common equity as of September 30, 2026.

Ownership Breakdown

• Reporting Entity: Principal Global Investors
• Security Class: American Depositary Shares (CUSIP: 653656108)
• Aggregate Ownership: 3,300,810 shares
• Percent of Class: 5.6%
• Voting Authority: Shared voting power over 3,300,810 shares; 0 sole voting power
• Dispositive Authority: Shared dispositive power over 3,300,810 shares; 0 sole dispositive power

Filing Context & Significance

This filing was submitted pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), indicating that the shares are held by an institutional investment adviser in the ordinary course of business without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing the control of NICE Ltd. Because it reflects standard passive institutional portfolio management and rebalancing, the market significance of this amendment is considered low.