BlackRock boosts passive stake in Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) to 14.7%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,536,077 shares of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation common stock. The filing states this equals 14.7% of the class, with 3,499,506 shares of sole voting power. The filing names iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as a holder with over 5%.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock reports a substantial passive stake in Chesapeake Utilities totaling 14.7%.

The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists 3,536,077 shares beneficially owned and shows 3,499,506 shares with sole voting power. This reflects aggregated holdings across Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, Inc.

Filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF separately holds more than 5%. The amendment is a passive ownership disclosure under the indicated classification; any change in voting or disposition authority would require further filings.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 3,536,077 shares Percent of class: 14.7% Sole voting power: 3,499,506 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 3,536,077 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Item 4

Percent of class 14.7% Percent of class reported in Item 4

Sole voting power 3,499,506 shares Sole power to vote reported in Item 4

Sole dispositive power 3,536,077 shares Sole power to dispose reported in Item 4

Identified >5% holder iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF Named in Item 6 as holding more than 5%

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3536077"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units other

"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

165303108

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 165303108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,499,506.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,536,077.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,536,077.00

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)

14.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 500 ENERGY LANE DOVER DE 19901
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 165303108
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: 3536077
(b)	Percent of class: 14.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3499506
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3536077
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

How many shares of CPK does BlackRock report owning in this amendment?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 3,536,077 shares of CPK common stock. The filing explicitly states this figure as the amount beneficially owned and lists related voting and dispositive power counts in Item 4.

What percentage of Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) does BlackRock's stake represent?

The amendment states BlackRock's stake represents 14.7% of the class. That percentage is reported in Item 4 alongside the exact share count and the voting/dispositive power breakdown.

How much voting power does BlackRock report for CPK shares?

BlackRock reports 3,499,506 shares of sole voting power. The filing separates sole voting power and shared voting power in Item 4, with shared voting power reported as zero.

Does the filing identify any other holder with more than 5% of CPK?

Yes. The filing identifies iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as having an interest exceeding 5% of Chesapeake Utilities common stock. This is disclosed under Item 6 as a person on whose behalf shares are held.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for BlackRock?

The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, whose title is listed as Managing Director. The signature block contains the name and title and the signing date of 04/24/2026.