SCHEDULE: Royce & Associates Boosts Chain Bridge Bancorp Stake to 8.92%
Beneficial Ownership Report (Amendment)
Royce & Associates LP has reported an increased beneficial ownership of 8.92% in Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of December 31, 2025.
Summary
- Royce & Associates LP, an investment adviser, has filed an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G regarding its ownership in Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc.
- As of December 31, 2025, Royce & Associates LP beneficially owns 278,158 shares of Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc.'s Class A Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 8.92% of the Class A Common Stock outstanding.
- Royce & Associates LP holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 278,158 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- Royce & Associates LP is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (FRI) and exercises investment discretion and voting authority independently for its clients.
- Royce & Associates LP disclaims any pecuniary interest in the reported securities and disclaims being a 'beneficial owner' as defined in Rule 13d-3 or a 'group' with FRI affiliates or Principal Shareholders.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine regulatory filing (Schedule 13G) indicating passive ownership by an investment adviser, with no explicit positive or negative operational or financial news for the issuer.
Risks
- Royce & Associates LP disclaims any pecuniary interest in the securities reported.
- Royce & Associates LP disclaims that it is the beneficial owner, as defined in Rule 13d-3, of any such securities.
- Royce & Associates LP believes it is not a 'group' with FRI affiliates, the Principal Shareholders, or their respective affiliates within the meaning of Rule 13d-5.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance from Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc. It solely reports a change in beneficial ownership by an investment adviser.
Industry Context
This filing reflects a routine disclosure by an investment adviser, Royce & Associates LP, regarding its passive ownership stake in Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc. within the financial services sector. Such filings are common for institutional investors crossing certain ownership thresholds and do not typically indicate strategic shifts for the issuer unless accompanied by other announcements or a change in filing type (e.g., from 13G to 13D).
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake, confirming a passive investment approach.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date). |
| 2026-01-20 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 2. |
Keywords
Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc, Royce & Associates LP, Schedule 13G, Class A Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership, Investment Adviser, SEC Filing, Stock Ownership, Financial Services
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