Champlain Investment Partners (FRPT) reports 3.6% Freshpet ownership in 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Champlain Investment Partners, LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting a passive ownership stake in Freshpet, Inc. common stock. As of the event date 12/31/2025, Champlain beneficially owned 1,776,396 shares, representing 3.6% of Freshpet’s outstanding common stock.

Champlain reported sole voting power over 1,669,976 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,776,396 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The firm certified that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Freshpet.

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)

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. 358039105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Champlain Investment Partners, 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

VERMONT

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,669,976.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,776,396.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,776,396.00

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)

3.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Freshpet, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1450 US-206, BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY, 07921
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Champlain Investment Partners, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 180 Battery St., Burlington, Vermont 05401
(c)	Citizenship: Vermont
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 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: 1776396
(b)	Percent of class: 3.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1669976
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1776396
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above 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.

Champlain Investment Partners, LLC

Signature:	Matthew Garcia
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/12/2026

FAQ

What stake in Freshpet (FRPT) does Champlain Investment Partners report?

Champlain Investment Partners reports beneficial ownership of 1,776,396 Freshpet common shares. This represents 3.6% of the company’s outstanding common stock as of the 12/31/2025 event date, according to the Schedule 13G filing.

Does Champlain Investment Partners seek control of Freshpet (FRPT) with this 13G filing?

Champlain states it does not seek to change or influence control of Freshpet. The firm certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not in connection with any control-related transaction or campaign.

How much voting and dispositive power does Champlain have over Freshpet (FRPT) shares?

Champlain reports sole voting power over 1,669,976 Freshpet shares and sole dispositive power over 1,776,396 shares. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power over any Freshpet common stock in the Schedule 13G.

Why did Champlain Investment Partners file a Schedule 13G for Freshpet (FRPT)?

Champlain filed a Schedule 13G because it holds more than 5 percent at some point or crossed a reporting threshold and qualifies as a passive institutional investor. The filing reports its 3.6% beneficial ownership in Freshpet as of 12/31/2025.

Who signed the Freshpet (FRPT) Schedule 13G on behalf of Champlain?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Matthew Garcia, Chief Compliance Officer of Champlain Investment Partners. He certified, after reasonable inquiry, that the information reported about the Freshpet share ownership is true, complete, and correct.