SCHEDULE 13G/A: Empery Asset Management Discloses 1.02% Stake in Knightscope, Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Empery Asset Management, LP, along with its managing members Ryan M. Lane and Martin D. Hoe, has filed an amended Schedule 13G disclosing a beneficial ownership of 1.02% in Knightscope, Inc.'s common stock.
Summary
- Empery Asset Management, LP, acting as investment manager for the Empery Funds, along with Ryan M. Lane and Martin D. Hoe, managing members of Empery AM GP, LLC, have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G.
- The filing reports beneficial ownership of 66,826 shares of Knightscope, Inc. Common Stock.
- This aggregate amount represents 1.02% of Knightscope, Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
- The percentage is calculated based on 6,564,466 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2025, as reported in Knightscope's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
- The reporting persons share both voting and dispositive power over all 66,826 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would indicate a positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a standard disclosure of passive beneficial ownership by an investment manager and its principals, indicating a minor stake in Knightscope, Inc. It does not provide insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning beyond the fact that an investment firm holds shares in the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding institutional ownership, though the 1.02% stake is relatively small and unlikely to significantly impact control or strategy.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement; also the date for which Knightscope's outstanding shares were reported in its 10-K. |
| 04/24/2025 | Date of signing for Empery Asset Management, LP, Ryan M. Lane, and Martin D. Hoe. |
Keywords
Knightscope Inc., Empery Asset Management, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Management, Institutional Investor
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