BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to 14.7%

On April 24, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a significant position in Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 3,536,077 shares of common stock, representing a 14.7% ownership stake in the company. This filing marks an amendment to previous disclosures, highlighting an increase in holdings from a previously reported 0.0% position to the current double-digit percentage. Of the total shares held, BlackRock reports sole voting power over 3,499,506 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 3,536,077 shares. The filing specifies that the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF maintains an interest exceeding 5% of the total outstanding common stock. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to influence or change the control of the issuer. BlackRock, Inc. operates as a parent holding company for various subsidiaries that manage these assets.