SCHEDULE: FMR LLC and Abigail Johnson Report 5.3% Stake in Hillman Solutions

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Beneficial Ownership Report


FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have jointly reported a 5.3% beneficial ownership stake in Hillman Solutions Corp, held in the ordinary course of business.

Summary

  • FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson collectively beneficially own 10,405,325.60 shares of Hillman Solutions Corp's common stock.
  • This ownership represents 5.3% of the total outstanding common stock of Hillman Solutions Corp.
  • FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 10,403,990.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 10,405,325.60 shares.
  • Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 10,405,325.60 shares, with no sole or shared voting power reported directly.
  • The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b), indicating 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.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, typical for a Schedule 13G, which primarily reports beneficial ownership without indicating any strategic changes or financial performance updates for the issuer.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Schedule 13G filings are routine disclosures by institutional investors, indicating a passive stake in a company. This filing confirms FMR LLC, a major asset manager, and its CEO, Abigail P. Johnson, hold a significant but non-controlling interest in Hillman Solutions Corp, aligning with typical investment strategies for diversified portfolios.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Ownership Structure DisclosureThe filing details that Abigail P. Johnson is a Director, Chairman, and CEO of FMR LLC. Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power. A shareholders' voting agreement ensures all Series B shares are voted in accordance with the majority, effectively forming a controlling group over FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940.NAThis clarifies the ultimate control structure of FMR LLC, the reporting entity, but does not indicate any direct governance changes for Hillman Solutions Corp.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder, potentially signaling confidence in the company from a major investment firm.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 3, 2023Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC.
January 26, 2023Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson.
December 31, 2025Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date).
February 4, 2026Date of joint filing agreement and signature date for the Schedule 13G.

Keywords

Hillman Solutions Corp, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Equity Stake

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