SCHEDULE 13G/A: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Update Passive Stake in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Beneficial Ownership Update
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have filed an updated Schedule 13G, reporting a continued passive beneficial ownership of 669 shares, representing 0.0% of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed an Amendment No. 16 to Schedule 13G concerning their beneficial ownership in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc.
- The filing reports a beneficial ownership of 669 shares of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. common stock.
- This ownership represents 0.0% of the total class of securities outstanding.
- The event date requiring this filing was March 31, 2025, and the filing date was April 4, 2025.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over the 669 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson, identified as a Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of FMR LLC and a predominant owner of its voting shares, is also listed as a reporting person with sole dispositive power over the same 669 shares.
- The reporting persons certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing (Schedule 13G) disclosing a passive, non-influential ownership stake of 0.0% by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. It contains no information about the issuer's financial performance, strategic direction, or operational updates, thus providing a neutral sentiment regarding the company itself.
Positives
- The filing demonstrates compliance with SEC disclosure requirements regarding beneficial ownership, enhancing market transparency.
Negatives
- The reported beneficial ownership of 0.0% of the common stock indicates a negligible and non-strategic investment from the reporting persons, suggesting no significant institutional conviction or active interest in the issuer from these specific entities.
Future Outlook
NA
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 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 §§ 240.14a-11."
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The filing provides transparency regarding a very small, passive ownership stake by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, which is unlikely to have any material impact on the company's operations or share price.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2023 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 01/10/2023 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000003) was incorporated by reference. |
| 01/26/2023 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 01/31/2023 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number -23-000038) for Abigail P. Johnson was incorporated by reference. |
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting period end date). |
| 04/04/2025 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 16. |
Keywords
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, RMCF, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Filing, Common Stock, Investment Disclosure
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