SCHEDULE: NewMarket Corp: London Co. Discloses 5.87% Stake
Beneficial Ownership Report
The London Company, an investment adviser, has disclosed a 5.87% beneficial ownership stake in NewMarket Corp's common stock.
Summary
- The London Company, an investment adviser, reported beneficial ownership of 553,479 shares of NewMarket Corp common stock.
- This represents 5.87% of the class of securities.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 17 to a previous Schedule 13G.
- The event requiring this filing occurred on June 30, 2025.
- The London Company holds sole voting power over all 553,479 shares.
- Sole dispositive power is held over 524,026 shares, with shared dispositive power over 827 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by an investment adviser, indicating a significant but passive stake. The certification states the holding is in the ordinary course of business and not for control, suggesting a neutral impact on company strategy.
Risks
- The London Company certifies that the securities were not acquired or held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of NewMarket Corp, nor in connection with any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- The London Company certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant 5.87% stake by an investment adviser may be viewed as a vote of confidence in NewMarket Corp, though the filing explicitly states no intent to influence control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement |
| 08/14/2025 | Signature date of the filing by Andrew J. Wetzel, Chief Compliance Officer |
Keywords
NewMarket Corp, The London Company, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, investment adviser, SEC filing, equity stake
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