SCHEDULE 13G/A: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose 2.7% Passive Stake in VSE Corp

FMR LLC and its Chairman and CEO, Abigail P. Johnson, have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive beneficial ownership of 2.7% of VSE Corp's common stock as of May 30, 2025.

Summary

• FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, as reporting persons, jointly filed an Amendment No. 18 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership of VSE Corp's common stock.
• As of May 30, 2025, FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson collectively beneficially own 565,049.29 shares of VSE Corp common stock.
• This aggregate amount represents 2.7% of the total outstanding common stock of VSE Corp.
• FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 564,323.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 565,049.29 shares.
• Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 565,049.29 shares, with no sole or shared voting power directly attributed.
• The filing indicates that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of VSE Corp.
• Abigail P. Johnson is identified as a Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of FMR LLC, and a predominant owner of FMR LLC's Series B voting common shares, forming a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, which is neutral in sentiment. It does not contain positive or negative news about the company's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• "By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, 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

This Schedule 13G filing indicates a passive investment by a major asset management firm (FMR LLC, parent of Fidelity Investments) and its principal in VSE Corp. Such filings are standard disclosures when an institutional investor's beneficial ownership of a company's stock crosses certain thresholds (e.g., 5%) or changes significantly, and they intend to hold the shares for investment purposes without seeking to control or influence the issuer. It reflects a routine portfolio holding rather than an active strategic move related to VSE Corp's operations or industry position.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's passive stake in the company, confirming a stable, non-activist holding.

Key Dates

Keywords

VSE Corp, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Management, Passive Investment