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SCHEDULE 13G/A: APG Group Updates Beneficial Ownership Stake in WD-40 Company to 2.4%

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Beneficial Ownership Report


APG Asset Management US Inc., APG Asset Management, N.V., APG Group, and Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP have jointly filed an amendment to their Schedule 13G, reporting a continued beneficial ownership of 2.4% in WD-40 Company's common stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

  • APG Asset Management US Inc., APG Asset Management, N.V., APG Group, and Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP collectively reported beneficial ownership of 324,004 shares of WD-40 Company's common stock.
  • This ownership represents 2.4% of the total outstanding shares of WD-40 Company, based on 13,546,239 shares outstanding as indicated in the Issuer's 10-Q filed on January 10, 2025.
  • The filing is an Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13G, indicating an update to a previously reported beneficial ownership position.
  • The shares are held with shared voting power and shared dispositive power among the reporting persons.
  • APG Asset Management, N.V. (APG NL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of APG Group, acts as the investment manager, delegating investment and voting power to its wholly-owned subsidiary, APG Asset Management US, Inc. (APG US).
  • Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP is identified as the majority owner of APG Group.
  • The reporting persons certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual, routine beneficial ownership report (Schedule 13G Amendment), which is neutral in sentiment as it primarily provides disclosure of an ownership stake without commentary on company performance or future outlook.

Positives

  • The continued beneficial ownership by a significant institutional investor group (APG) in WD-40 Company's common stock may signal ongoing confidence in the company.

Risks

  • The reporting persons explicitly disclaim membership in any 'group' (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and further disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein. This is a standard legal disclaimer to limit potential liabilities associated with group status.

Future Outlook

This document does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding WD-40 Company's future performance or the reporting persons' future investment intentions beyond the scope of this beneficial ownership report.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of an institutional investor's passive ownership stake, providing transparency on significant holdings in a publicly traded company. It does not offer insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics for WD-40 Company.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional ownership stake in WD-40 Company.
  • Regulatory Authorities: Fulfills SEC disclosure requirements for beneficial ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-01-10Date of Issuer's 10-Q filing, which indicated 13,546,239 shares outstanding used for percentage calculation.
2025-03-31Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership snapshot date).
2025-05-14Date of filing and signature by Evan Gordon, Chief Compliance Officer for all reporting persons.

Keywords

WD-40 Company, beneficial ownership, institutional investment, Schedule 13G, common stock, APG Asset Management, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, SEC filing

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