SCHEDULE 13G/A: Baillie Gifford & Co Discloses 5% Stake in Coursera, Inc. Common Stock
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Baillie Gifford & Co, a prominent investment adviser, has disclosed a beneficial ownership of 4.97% in Coursera, Inc.'s common stock, representing 7,965,247 shares, as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- Baillie Gifford & Co, an investment adviser based in the United Kingdom, has filed an Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G regarding its beneficial ownership in Coursera, Inc.
- As of March 31, 2025, Baillie Gifford & Co beneficially owns an aggregate of 7,965,247 shares of Coursera, Inc. Common Stock.
- This aggregate amount represents 4.97% of Coursera, Inc.'s class of securities.
- Baillie Gifford & Co holds sole voting power over 5,840,644 shares and sole dispositive power over all 7,965,247 shares.
- The firm has certified that these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Coursera, Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership, providing factual information without expressing positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.
Future Outlook
This filing is a disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance from Coursera, Inc. or Baillie Gifford & Co regarding Coursera's future performance.
Industry Context
Coursera, Inc. operates in the online education and e-learning industry, providing access to courses and degrees from universities and companies. Disclosures of significant institutional ownership, such as this 13G filing, are routine for publicly traded companies and provide transparency into major investors' positions. Baillie Gifford & Co is a well-known global investment management firm.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake in Coursera, Inc., which can influence market perception and trading activity.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement (beneficial ownership position). |
| 04/30/2025 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 7. |
Keywords
Coursera, Baillie Gifford & Co, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Investment Adviser, Institutional Ownership
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