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SCHEDULE: FMR LLC & Abigail Johnson Boost Brady Corp. Stake to 13.7%

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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

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FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have reported an aggregate beneficial ownership of 13.7% of Brady Corporation's Class A Nonvoting Common Stock as of September 30, 2025.

Summary

  • FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson collectively beneficially own 5,975,708.20 shares of Brady Corporation's Class A Nonvoting Common Stock.
  • This represents 13.7% of the total outstanding Class A Nonvoting Common Stock.
  • The event date requiring this statement was September 30, 2025.
  • FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 5,810,830.17 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,975,708.20 shares.
  • Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 5,975,708.20 shares.
  • The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Brady Corporation.
  • Several FMR LLC subsidiaries, including FIAM LLC, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Fidelity Management Trust Company, and Strategic Advisers LLC, are identified as entities that beneficially own shares, with some holding 5% or greater of the security class.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral to slightly positive. It's a routine disclosure of a significant, stable institutional holding, which is generally a positive signal of confidence, but provides no new operational or financial insights.

Positives

  • A significant institutional investor, FMR LLC, and its principal, Abigail P. Johnson, maintain a substantial stake (13.7%) in Brady Corporation, indicating continued confidence.
  • The holding is stated to be for ordinary course of business, not for control, suggesting a passive investment strategy.

Future Outlook

The filing is a disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Brady Corporation's future performance or FMR LLC's investment strategy beyond the statement that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business.

Management Comments

  • The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant passive investment by a major asset manager in a publicly traded company. Such disclosures are routine for institutional investors crossing certain ownership thresholds and typically do not indicate specific industry trends unless accompanied by other strategic announcements. Brady Corporation operates in industrial identification and protection products, and this filing does not provide specific insights into that sector.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The continued significant ownership by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson may be viewed positively as a sign of institutional confidence in Brady Corporation.
  • Management: The filing indicates a passive investment, suggesting no immediate intent to influence control, which may provide stability for current management.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-01-03Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC.
2023-01-10Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000003) was incorporated by reference.
2023-01-26Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson.
2023-01-31Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000038) for Abigail P. Johnson was incorporated by reference.
2025-09-30Date of event which requires filing of this statement (measurement date for ownership).
2025-11-04Signature date of the Schedule 13G/A filing.

Recommendation

hold

This Schedule 13G/A filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, indicating a stable 13.7% stake in Brady Corporation's Class A Nonvoting Common Stock. The filing explicitly states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. As such, it provides no new fundamental information about Brady Corporation's operational performance, financial health, or strategic direction that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. The continued significant institutional holding is a neutral to slightly positive signal, suggesting a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate based solely on this filing, pending further operational or financial updates from the company.

Keywords

Brady Corporation, BRC, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, Passive Investment

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