SCHEDULE 13G: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose 6.9% Stake in GH Research PLC
Beneficial Ownership Statement
FMR LLC and its Chairman and CEO, Abigail P. Johnson, have disclosed a beneficial ownership of 6.9% of GH Research PLC's common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly reported beneficial ownership of 4,249,580 shares of GH Research PLC common stock.
- This ownership represents 6.9% of the total outstanding common stock of GH Research PLC.
- The beneficial ownership was reported as of March 31, 2025.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, while Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power.
- The shares are certified to have been acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of GH Research PLC.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral, as this is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain performance or forward-looking statements about the issuer.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of a significant passive investment by a major asset manager, FMR LLC, in a publicly traded company, GH Research PLC. Such disclosures are common for institutional investors crossing the 5% ownership threshold, providing transparency on large shareholdings.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Structure Disclosure | FMR LLC, a parent holding company, and its Chairman and CEO, Abigail P. Johnson, disclosed their beneficial ownership. The filing clarifies that members of the Johnson family are predominant owners of FMR LLC's Series B voting common shares (representing 49% of the voting power) and have a shareholders' voting agreement, forming a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC. | NA | Provides transparency regarding the ultimate control and beneficial ownership structure of FMR LLC, the reporting entity, which is a significant institutional investor in GH Research PLC. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders of GH Research PLC: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake, indicating FMR LLC's passive investment in the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | Date of FMR LLC's Schedule 13G filing referencing the Power of Attorney. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | Date of FMR LLC's Schedule 13G filing referencing Abigail P. Johnson's Power of Attorney. |
| 2025-03-31 | Date of event which required the filing of this statement (ownership threshold crossed or reporting period end date). |
| 2025-05-09 | Date of signing and filing of this Schedule 13G. |
Keywords
GH Research PLC, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Ownership, SEC Filing, Investment Management
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