[Form 3] The Campbell's Company Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership
SEC Form 3 filing for Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) discloses the initial beneficial ownership of Director and >10% owner Mary Alice Dorrance Malone Jr. as of 17 Jul 2025.
- Total indirect common-stock position: 53,766,486 shares held through seven trusts and entities, the largest being the Mary Alice Dorrance Malone Revocable Trust (39,960,337 shares) and Contango Limited LP (13,230,543 shares).
- All shares are reported as indirect ("I"); Ms. Malone Jr. disclaims beneficial ownership beyond her pecuniary interest in each vehicle.
- Filing confirms her roles as Director and 10% Owner; no derivative securities are reported.
- No transactions, purchase prices or expirations are listed—this is a disclosure of existing positions, not a new trade.
The submission includes an exhibit granting power of attorney to Marci K. Donnelly and was signed on 28 Jul 2025.
- 53.8 million CPB shares (>10% of outstanding) confirmed under insider control, indicating continued alignment between major shareholder and public investors.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Large insider stake disclosed; no transaction activity—neutral market impact.
This Form 3 merely formalizes Mary Alice Dorrance Malone Jr.’s indirect ownership, totaling roughly 53.8 million CPB shares across multiple trusts and partnerships. Her >10% position was already widely known, so the filing adds limited incremental information. No purchases, sales, or derivative positions are reported, hence no immediate valuation implications. Nevertheless, the size and structure reinforce ongoing insider alignment and potential voting influence, especially through the Revocable Trust and Contango LP. Overall, the disclosure is routine and not expected to move the stock.