Birkenstock (NYSE: BIRK) director linked to 99.4M indirect shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Birkenstock Holding plc director James Michael Chu has filed an initial ownership report showing 99,416,513 Ordinary Shares held indirectly through BK LC Lux MidCo S.a r.l. The filing explains a multi-entity control chain and notes Chu’s director roles may give him voting and dispositive power. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Chu James Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

599 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE

(Street)

GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06830 USA

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Birkenstock Holding plc [ BIRK ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares, no par value	99,416,513(1)(2)	I	Directly held by BK LC Lux MidCo S.a r.l.(1)(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported securities are held directly by BK LC Lux MidCo S.a r.l. ("MidCo"). The management of MidCo is controlled by BK LC Lux SCA. BK LC Lux GP S.a r.l. is the general partner of BK LC Lux SCA. The management of BK LC Lux GP S.a r.l. is controlled by LC9 Caledonia AIV GP, LLP. LC9 Caledonia AIV GP, LLP is managed by its members, Catterton Caledonia 1 Limited ("Caledonia 1") and Catterton Caledonia 2 Limited ("Caledonia 2"). The management of each of Caledonia 1 and Caledonia 2 is controlled by its directors. The reporting person's role as a director of Caledonia 1 and Caledonia 2 may be deemed to give him voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares held directly by MidCo.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

	/s/ James Michael Chu	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does James Michael Chu’s Form 3 for Birkenstock (BIRK) report?

The Form 3 reports James Michael Chu’s indirect interest in 99,416,513 Ordinary Shares of Birkenstock Holding plc. These shares are held through BK LC Lux MidCo S.a r.l., with control described through several related investment entities.

How are the Birkenstock (BIRK) shares in James Michael Chu’s Form 3 held?

The reported shares are held indirectly by BK LC Lux MidCo S.a r.l. The management of MidCo is controlled through BK LC Lux SCA, BK LC Lux GP S.a r.l., and LC9 Caledonia AIV GP, LLP, which is managed by Catterton Caledonia entities.

Does James Michael Chu have voting power over Birkenstock (BIRK) shares?

The filing states Chu’s role as a director of Catterton Caledonia 1 and 2 may be deemed to give him voting and dispositive power over shares held by MidCo. This reflects potential control through his governance roles in those entities.

What beneficial ownership disclaimer does James Michael Chu make for Birkenstock (BIRK)?

Chu disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported Birkenstock securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. This means he does not claim full economic ownership of all reported shares beyond his direct financial stake.

Is James Michael Chu’s Form 3 for Birkenstock (BIRK) a buy or sell transaction?

No buy or sell transaction is reported. The Form 3 reflects an initial statement of ownership, listing 99,416,513 Ordinary Shares held indirectly, without showing any new purchase, sale, or option exercise activity.