SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Reports 12% Stake in Brady Corporation
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have reported a 12.0% beneficial ownership stake in Brady Corporation's Class A Common Stock as of June 30, 2025, held for ordinary business purposes.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly filed an Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in Brady Corporation.
- They collectively beneficially own 5,244,587.47 shares of Brady Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 12.0% of the total outstanding Class A Common Stock.
- The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Brady Corporation.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 5,091,069.17 shares and sole dispositive power over 5,244,587.47 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 5,244,587.47 shares.
- Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, a subsidiary of FMR LLC, is noted as beneficially owning 5% or greater of the outstanding shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine beneficial ownership report (Schedule 13G) and does not contain information that would typically indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook. It merely reports a passive ownership stake.
Risks
- The shares were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Brady Corporation, indicating a passive investment stance.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Disclosure | FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, through various subsidiaries and affiliates, disclosed their beneficial ownership of 12.0% of Brady Corporation's Class A Common Stock, detailing voting and dispositive powers. | June 30, 2025 | Provides transparency regarding significant passive institutional ownership, confirming the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for control purposes. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency on a significant institutional holder's stake, confirming it is a passive investment and not intended to influence control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Richard Bourgelas, authorizing signatures on behalf of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. |
| August 8, 2023 | Date of previous Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where the Power of Attorney was incorporated by reference. |
| June 30, 2025 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement, representing the snapshot date for beneficial ownership. |
| August 5, 2025 | Date of the joint filing agreement and signature date for the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 3. |
Keywords
Brady Corporation, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing
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