Wellington Management Group LLP reports beneficial ownership of common stock of Freshpet, Inc. The filing shows 2,531,228 shares of shared dispositive power and voting relationships across related Wellington entities, representing 5.16% of the class as reported on the cover pages. The disclosure lists the related entities and states these shares are owned of record by clients of Wellington investment advisers.
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Wellington discloses a >5% passive stake via client accounts.
Wellington Management Group LLP and affiliated entities report 2,531,228 shares of shared dispositive power in Freshpet, representing 5.16%. The filing identifies the controlling structure among parent and subsidiary Wellington entities and notes ownership is held of record by adviser clients.
The disclosure is consistent with passive, advisory ownership reporting under Schedule 13G; cash‑flow treatment and any trading intent are not stated in the excerpt. Subsequent filings would show changes in position.
Filing clarifies voting/dispositive allocation across Wellington entities.
The submission breaks out shared voting and shared dispositive power across Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, and Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, and lists the Wellington Investment Advisers by jurisdiction. It states clients of those advisers own the shares of record.
This Schedule 13G notes no single client is known to hold >5% separately. The filing preserves standard adviser-client attribution language and identifies the compliance officer who signed the form.
Key Figures
Shared dispositive power:2,531,228 sharesPercent of class:5.16%CUSIP:358039105+2 more
5 metrics
Shared dispositive power2,531,228 sharesreported on cover pages
Percent of class5.16%Schedule 13G Item 4(b)
CUSIP358039105Freshpet, Inc. common stock CUSIP
Sole voting power0Item 4(c)(i) reports sole voting power
Shared voting power2,088,101 sharescover pages showing shared voting power
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Shared Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 2,531,228.00"
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: See the responses to Item 9"
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.
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What stake does Wellington Management report in Freshpet (FRPT)?
Wellington reports 2,531,228 shares of shared dispositive power, representing 5.16% of Freshpet's common stock. The filing states these shares are owned of record by clients of Wellington investment advisers and aggregated through related Wellington entities.
Which Wellington entities are named in the Schedule 13G for FRPT?
The filing names Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, and Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP. It also lists the Wellington Investment Advisers and explains their ownership structure and control relationships.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate Wellington has sole voting or dispositive power?
No; the filing reports 0 shares with sole voting or sole dispositive power and shows the relevant powers as shared. Specific shared voting and dispositive counts are provided on the cover pages.
Are any client accounts said to own more than 5% of Freshpet separately?
The filing states no client is known to have the right to dividends or sale proceeds with respect to more than 5% of the class. The Schedule 13G uses standard adviser-client attribution language to make this statement.
Who signed the Schedule 13G for Wellington on Freshpet (FRPT)?
The form is signed by Matthew Revell, titled Compliance Manager. The signatures listed bear the date 05/15/2026, as shown on the cover pages.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Freshpet, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
358039105
(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):
358039105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Group LLP
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
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
2,088,101.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,531,228.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,531,228.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
358039105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
2,088,101.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,531,228.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,531,228.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
358039105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
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
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
2,088,101.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,531,228.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,531,228.00
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)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Freshpet, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1450 US-206, Bedminster NJ 07921
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
358039105
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:
See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.16 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
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 securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows:
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.
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.
Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G.
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC
Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC
Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC
One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"):
Wellington Management Company LLP - IA
Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA
Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA
Wellington Management International Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
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.
