Baron Capital Group Discloses 5.09% Stake in Birkenstock Holding plc

On May 15, 2026, Baron Capital Group, Inc. (BCG) and affiliated entities, including BAMCO, Inc., Baron Capital Management, Inc. (BCM), and Ronald Baron, filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a combined beneficial ownership of 9,366,068 ordinary shares of Birkenstock Holding plc (BIRK). This position represents a 5.09% ownership stake in the company based on the event date of March 31, 2026. The filing indicates that BCG and Ronald Baron (who owns a controlling interest in BCG) share voting and dispositive power over the full 9,366,068 shares. Specifically, BAMCO, Inc. holds 8,501,128 shares (4.62%), while BCM holds 864,940 shares (0.47%). This filing marks a significant increase from a previous reported position of zero, establishing the group as a major institutional shareholder. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The principal executive offices for Birkenstock are located in London, UK, while the reporting persons are based in New York.