PFGC.NYSEPerformance Food Group CO

SCHEDULE: FMR LLC, Abigail Johnson Disclose 7.1% Stake in Performance Food Group

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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

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FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 7.1% in Performance Food Group Co., totaling 11,138,204.13 common shares.

Summary

  • FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly reported beneficial ownership of 11,138,204.13 common shares of Performance Food Group Co.
  • This ownership represents 7.1% of Performance Food Group Co.'s total outstanding common stock.
  • The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
  • FMR LLC, classified as a parent holding company, holds sole voting power over 10,918,753.84 shares and sole dispositive power over 11,138,204.13 shares.
  • Abigail P. Johnson, as an individual, holds sole dispositive power over 11,138,204.13 shares, reflecting her role as Director, Chairman, and CEO of FMR LLC and her family's controlling interest in FMR LLC.
  • Several FMR LLC subsidiaries, including FIAM LLC, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Fidelity Management Trust Company, and Strategic Advisers LLC, are identified as entities that beneficially own shares, with Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC owning 5% or greater of the outstanding shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a standard disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing factual information without expressing positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Positives

  • A significant institutional investor, FMR LLC, maintains a substantial stake in Performance Food Group Co., indicating continued confidence in the company.
  • The filing explicitly states that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for control-influencing purposes, suggesting stability in the ownership structure and a passive investment approach.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Performance Food Group Co.'s future performance or FMR LLC's future investment intentions beyond the current beneficial ownership.

Management Comments

  • The securities referred to above 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.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a routine disclosure by a major institutional asset manager, FMR LLC, regarding its significant passive investment in Performance Food Group Co. Such disclosures are common for large investment firms managing diverse portfolios and do not inherently signal a change in industry trends for the food distribution sector.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional shareholder's stake, which can influence market perception and liquidity.
  • Management: Confirms a stable, passive ownership stake from a major investor, reducing concerns about activist intervention from this particular holder.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-01-03Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC.
2023-01-10Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000003) was incorporated by reference.
2023-01-26Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson.
2023-01-31Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Abigail P. Johnson's Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000038) was incorporated by reference.
2025-09-30Date of event which requires filing of this statement.
2025-11-04Signature date of the Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson.

Recommendation

hold

This Schedule 13G filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by a major institutional investor, FMR LLC, and its principal, Abigail P. Johnson. It indicates a passive stake of 7.1% in Performance Food Group Co., held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence control. While the presence of a large, stable institutional investor can be seen as a positive signal of confidence, the filing itself does not provide new financial or operational data about Performance Food Group Co. that would warrant a change in investment thesis. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, maintaining existing positions based on the company's fundamentals rather than this ownership disclosure alone.

Keywords

Performance Food Group Co, PFGC, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Management

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