SCHEDULE: Royce & Associates Discloses 5.07% Stake in Ennis, Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Report
Royce & Associates LP has reported a 5.07% beneficial ownership stake in Ennis, Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2025.
Summary
- Royce & Associates LP, an investment adviser based in New York, has filed a Schedule 13G indicating beneficial ownership in Ennis, Inc.
- The filing reports that Royce & Associates LP beneficially owns 1,300,634 shares of Ennis, Inc. Common Stock.
- This ownership represents 5.07% of the class of securities.
- Royce & Associates LP holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,300,634 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Ennis, Inc.
- Royce & Associates LP is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (FRI) and exercises investment discretion and voting authority independently from FRI affiliates.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a standard Schedule 13G, indicating a passive beneficial ownership stake. It contains no information that would inherently suggest a positive or negative sentiment towards the issuer beyond the fact of institutional investment.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Ennis, Inc.'s future performance or operations.
Industry Context
This filing reflects a routine disclosure of significant institutional ownership by an investment adviser, indicating a passive investment stake in Ennis, Inc. It is common for investment firms to hold positions above the 5% threshold, triggering such disclosures, which provide transparency into major shareholders.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake in the company, which can be viewed as a vote of confidence in the company's long-term prospects by a professional money manager.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement, indicating the reporting period end. |
| 01/20/2026 | Date the Schedule 13G was signed by Daniel A. O'Byrne, Vice President of Royce & Associates LP. |
Keywords
Ennis Inc, Royce & Associates LP, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Investment Adviser, Institutional Ownership, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G
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