SCHEDULE 13D/A: Gabelli Funds and Affiliates Reduce Stake in Beasley Broadcast Group to 7.55%

Sentiment:

Schedule 13D Amendment


An amendment to Schedule 13D reveals that Gabelli Funds and its affiliated entities have decreased their beneficial ownership in Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. to 7.55% of Class A Common Stock.

Worse than expectedThe aggregate beneficial ownership of the reporting persons decreased to 7.55% from a previously higher, though unspecified, percentage, indicating a reduction in their investment stake in Beasley Broadcast Group Inc.

Summary

  • This filing is Amendment No. 58 to Schedule 13D, reporting changes in beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock of Beasley Broadcast Group Inc.
  • The reporting persons, including Gabelli Funds LLC, GAMCO Asset Management Inc., and Teton Advisors, Inc., collectively beneficially own 72,616 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • This aggregate ownership represents 7.55% of the 961,284 shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer's most recently filed Schedule 13D for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025.
  • Individual beneficial ownership breakdown: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. holds 46,716 shares (4.86%), Gabelli Funds LLC holds 23,800 shares (2.48%), and Teton Advisors, Inc. holds 2,100 shares (0.22%).
  • Transactions during the past sixty days or since the last filing indicate a net reduction in shares held by the reporting persons.
  • Gabelli Funds, LLC's managed trusts and funds engaged in both purchases and sales, including a net sale of 200 shares from Gabelli Multimedia Trust and a net purchase of 800 shares for Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund, and a sale of 300 shares from Gabelli Global Small&Midcap Value Trust.
  • GAMCO Asset Management Inc. primarily engaged in sales, with a net reduction of 4,000 shares through multiple transactions.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly negative as a significant investment group has reduced its stake in the company, which could be interpreted as a decrease in conviction or a strategic portfolio adjustment.

Negatives

  • The reporting persons, a significant investment group, have reduced their aggregate beneficial ownership in Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., indicating a decrease in their stake.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing pertains to an investment in Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., a company operating within the broadcasting industry. The reduction in stake by a prominent investment group like Gabelli may reflect portfolio rebalancing or a revised outlook on the broadcasting sector, which continues to navigate shifts in media consumption and advertising revenue.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The reduction in stake by a notable investment group could potentially influence investor sentiment and the company's share price.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-04-07Gabelli Multimedia Trust sold 500 shares at $5.1034.
2025-04-08Gabelli Multimedia Trust sold 200 shares at $4.89; Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund purchased 300 shares at $5.05.
2025-04-09GAMCO Asset Management Inc. purchased 75 shares at $5.00.
2025-04-10GAMCO Asset Management Inc. purchased 725 shares at $5.00.
2025-04-15GAMCO Asset Management Inc. purchased 200 shares at $5.2354.
2025-04-16GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 1,500 shares at $4.9472.
2025-04-17GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 300 shares at $5.0333.
2025-04-24GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 200 shares at $5.4481.
2025-04-29GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 500 shares at $5.6086.
2025-04-30GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 186 shares at $5.6370.
2025-05-07Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund purchased 500 shares at $5.60.
2025-05-09GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 314 shares at $5.3827.
2025-05-28GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 500 shares at $4.6515.
2025-05-30GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 500 shares at $4.4302.
2025-06-04GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 400 shares at $4.42.
2025-06-05Date of event requiring the filing of this statement; Gabelli Global Small&Midcap Value Trust sold 300 shares at $4.45; GAMCO Asset Management Inc. sold 500 shares at $4.60.
2025-06-06Date of filing of this statement.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Beasley Broadcast Group, GAMCO, Gabelli Funds, Teton Advisors, Class A Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Management, Broadcasting Industry

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