SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Discloses 3.2% Stake in StepStone Group

Sentiment:

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have disclosed a beneficial ownership of 3.2% of StepStone Group Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of June 30, 2025.

Summary

  • FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of StepStone Group Inc.'s Class A Common Stock.
  • As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate amount beneficially owned is 2,432,527.20 shares.
  • This represents 3.2% of the Class A Common Stock outstanding.
  • FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 2,428,306.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,432,527.20 shares.
  • Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 2,432,527.20 shares.
  • The filing indicates that FMR LLC is a parent holding company, and Abigail P. Johnson is an individual, also noted as a Director, Chairman, and CEO of FMR LLC.
  • The Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are predominant owners of FMR LLC's Series B voting common shares, representing 49% of voting power, and are deemed to form a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or prospects.

Risks

  • Concentration of voting power within FMR LLC, with FMR LLC holding sole voting power over a significant portion of the reported shares.
  • Potential for the Johnson family, through their control of FMR LLC, to influence decisions related to the shares held by FMR LLC.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Ownership Structure DisclosureDisclosure of the Johnson family's predominant ownership and control over FMR LLC through Series B voting common shares and a shareholders' voting agreement, which may be deemed to form a controlling group.NAClarifies the ultimate control structure behind FMR LLC's beneficial ownership in Stepstone Group Inc.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's stake and the underlying control structure of that investor.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-05-23Effective date of Power of Attorney for Richard Bourgelas to sign on behalf of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson.
2023-08-08Date of previous Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC, where the Power of Attorney was incorporated by reference.
2025-06-30Date of event which requires filing of this statement; beneficial ownership reported as of this date.
2025-08-05Date of signing and joint filing agreement for this Schedule 13G.

Keywords

StepStone Group Inc, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Asset Management, SEC Filing

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