Kayne Anderson Rudnick holds 4.8% of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting its ownership in Cheesecake Factory Inc. As of the event date, it beneficially owned 2,396,165 Cheesecake Factory ordinary shares, representing 4.8% of the class.

The firm reported sole voting power over 1,681,471 shares and shared voting power over 573,997 shares. It also reported sole dispositive power over 1,822,168 shares and shared dispositive power over 573,997 shares. The filing states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for influencing control of the company.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Cheesecake Factory Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Cheesecake Factory Ord Shs

(Title of Class of Securities)

163072101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 163072101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CALIFORNIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,681,471.00
6	Shared Voting Power 573,997.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,822,168.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 573,997.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,396,165.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Cheesecake Factory Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA, 91301, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1110, Los Angeles, 90067, CA, United States
(c)	Citizenship: CA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Cheesecake Factory Ord Shs
(e)	CUSIP No.: 163072101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,396,165
(b)	Percent of class: 4.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,681,471
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 573,997
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,822,168
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 573,997
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

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.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

Signature:	/s/Michael Shoemaker
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What stake does Kayne Anderson Rudnick report in Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reports beneficial ownership of 2,396,165 Cheesecake Factory shares, representing 4.8% of the outstanding class. This position is disclosed in an amended Schedule 13G/A as of the stated event date.

Is Kayne Anderson Rudnick’s Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) stake above 5%?

No. The filing shows a 4.8% beneficial ownership in Cheesecake Factory common shares. The report explicitly notes ownership of 5 percent or less of the class, indicating the position is below the key 5% disclosure threshold.

How many Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) shares does Kayne Anderson Rudnick control voting for?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reports sole voting power over 1,681,471 shares and shared voting power over 573,997 shares. These figures describe how many shares it can vote or direct the vote for under current arrangements.

Does Kayne Anderson Rudnick seek to influence control of Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?

The filing states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Cheesecake Factory, consistent with a passive investment intent certification.

What type of filing did Kayne Anderson Rudnick submit for Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick submitted an Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Cheesecake Factory ordinary shares. Schedule 13G is typically used by certain investors reporting passive holdings above specified thresholds.