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Investor group led by Galloway reports 5.44% Chegg (CHGG) stake and engagement plans

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SCHEDULE 13D

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Galloway Capital Partners, Galloway Capital, LP and Bruce Galloway filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 6,093,000 Chegg common shares and call options, representing 5.44% of the company. The position includes 3,128,000 shares of Common Stock and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days. The securities were acquired in open-market purchases and option premiums funded with investment capital from the reporting group.

The investors state they acquired the stake in Chegg, Inc. for investment purposes and may buy more, hold, or sell shares over time. They indicate plans to engage Chegg’s board and management on performance, strategy, governance, capital allocation and investor communication, and sent a letter asserting the share price is undervalued and that management should improve capital markets communication and investor awareness.

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Investor group discloses a 5.44% Chegg stake and signals active engagement.

The filing shows Galloway Capital Partners, Galloway Capital, LP and Bruce Galloway collectively hold 6,093,000 Chegg shares and call options, or 5.44% of outstanding common stock as of February 28, 2026. This includes 3,128,000 shares and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days.

The group acquired stock in open-market purchases from July 2025 through April 2026 at an aggregate price of about $0.788 per share and paid roughly $600,000 in option premiums. They describe the investment as for general investment purposes but explicitly reserve the right to buy more or sell, depending on Chegg’s performance, valuation and market conditions.

The narrative goes beyond passive ownership. The investors state they believe Chegg’s share price is undervalued and that management should improve capital markets communication and investor awareness. They plan to engage the board on performance, operations, governance (including possible board changes), capital allocation and strategic direction. Future impact will depend on how Chegg’s leadership responds and any subsequent proposals or actions the group may pursue, which would be reflected in later public disclosures.

Beneficial ownership 6,093,000 shares Chegg common stock and call-option shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 5.44% Portion of Chegg common stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026
Common shares held 3,128,000 shares Chegg common stock held by Galloway Capital entities
Underlying call-option shares 2,965,000 shares Common shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days
Shares outstanding 111,798,694 shares Chegg common stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026 per Form 10-K
Stock purchase price approximately $0.788 per share Aggregate purchase price for 3,128,000 Chegg common shares
Option premium paid approximately $600,000 Aggregate premium for call options on 2,965,000 Chegg shares
Schedule 13D regulatory
"Please analyze the following financial content according to the instructions above. ... form_type": "SCHEDULE 13D""
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficial ownership financial
"As of April 8, 2026, the Reporting Persons ... beneficially owned an aggregate of 3,128,000 shares of Common Stock and 2,965,000 common shares underlying call options"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
call options financial
"This represents 3,128,000 shares of common stock and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days"
A call option is a contract that gives its buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specific number of shares at a predetermined price within a set time. Think of it like a refundable reservation to purchase a stock later at today’s agreed price: investors use calls to profit from expected price rises with smaller upfront cost than buying the stock outright, or to hedge and manage exposure, while the most they can lose is the amount paid for the contract.
investment manager financial
"Bruce Galloway is the managing member of Galloway Capital Partners, LLC, the investment manager of Galloway Capital, LP."
joint filing agreement regulatory
"Ex 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement dated April 8, 2026"





If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) This represents 3,128,000 shares of common stock and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days managed by Galloway Capital Partners, LLC ("GCP"). Bruce Galloway is the managing member of GCP. Mr. Galloway has sole voting and dispositive control of GCP. Mr. Galloway may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the common stock and call options held by GCP. (2) This percentage is calculated based upon 111,798,694 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) This represents 3,128,000 shares of common stock and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days managed by Galloway Capital Partners, LLC ("GCP"). Mr. Galloway has sole voting and dispositive control of GCP. Mr. Galloway may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the common stock and call options held by GCP. (2) This percentage is calculated based upon 111,798,694 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) This represents 3,128,000 shares of common stock and 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days managed by Galloway Capital Partners, LLC ("GCP"). Bruce Galloway is the managing member of GCP. Mr. Galloway has sole voting and dispositive control of GCP. Mr. Galloway may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the common stock and call options held by GCP. (2) This percentage is calculated based upon 111,798,694 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


Galloway Capital Partners, LLC
Signature:/s/ Bruce Galloway
Name/Title:Bruce Galloway, Managing Member
Date:04/08/2026
Galloway Capital, LP
Signature:/s/ Bruce Galloway
Name/Title:Bruce Galloway, Managing Member
Date:04/08/2026
GALLOWAY BRUCE
Signature:/s/ Bruce Galloway
Name/Title:Bruce Galloway
Date:04/08/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake did Galloway Capital report in Chegg (CHGG)?

Galloway Capital Partners, Galloway Capital, LP and Bruce Galloway reported beneficial ownership of 6,093,000 Chegg shares and call options, representing about 5.44% of outstanding common stock. This combines 3,128,000 shares plus 2,965,000 shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days.

How is the Galloway group’s Chegg (CHGG) position structured?

The group’s Chegg position includes 3,128,000 shares of common stock and 2,965,000 common shares underlying call options exercisable within 60 days. All are managed by Galloway Capital Partners, LLC, with Bruce Galloway having sole voting and dispositive control over that investment manager entity.

What did Galloway Capital pay for its Chegg (CHGG) investment?

Galloway Capital acquired 3,128,000 Chegg common shares in open-market purchases at an aggregate price of approximately $0.788 per share. It also manages call options on 2,965,000 shares, for which the aggregate premium paid was about $600,000, funded with investment capital.

Over what period did Galloway Capital buy Chegg (CHGG) shares?

Galloway Capital Partners, LLC purchased 3,128,000 Chegg common shares in open-market transactions from July 2025 through April 2026. The filing notes additional call option positions and references Schedule 1 for detailed recent trade activity within the past sixty days.

What are Galloway Capital’s intentions regarding its Chegg (CHGG) stake?

The reporting persons state they acquired Chegg securities for investment purposes and may buy more, hold, or sell shares. They plan to engage the board and management on performance, governance, capital allocation and strategy, and believe the share price is undervalued with communication to investors needing improvement.

How did Galloway calculate its 5.44% ownership in Chegg (CHGG)?

The 5.44% figure is based on 111,798,694 Chegg common shares outstanding as of February 28, 2026, as reported in Chegg’s Form 10-K filed March 9, 2026. The percentage reflects 6,093,000 shares and option-related shares beneficially owned by the Galloway group.