Guardian Pharmacy Services sees 2% passive stake by ClearBridge Investments

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ClearBridge Investments, LLC filed Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G reporting its ownership of Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (GRDN) Class A common stock as of 30 June 2025. The institutional investor, organized in Delaware and classified as an investment adviser (IA), disclosed beneficial ownership of 445,524 shares, representing approximately 2.0 % of the outstanding class.

ClearBridge has sole voting power over 403,089 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 445,524-share position; it reports no shared voting or dispositive power. Because the holding is below the 5 % threshold, the filing notes “Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class.” The securities are held in the ordinary course for multiple managed accounts, and ClearBridge disclaims beneficial ownership beyond its investment-management authority. The certification affirms no intent to influence control of the issuer. Signature is provided by Chief Compliance Officer Brian R. Murphy on 5 Aug 2025.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: ClearBridge discloses a passive 2 % GRDN stake, signaling routine institutional ownership with no control ambitions; market impact minimal.

The amendment updates ClearBridge’s position at 445,524 shares, below the 5 % Schedule 13D activism threshold. Sole voting/dispositive power indicates internal discretion but no collaboration with other shareholders. Passive intent language and IA classification confirm the stake is held across client accounts, not for strategic influence. For investors, the filing demonstrates moderate institutional interest but is unlikely to move valuation or governance dynamics. Liquidity is modestly supported by continued professional ownership, yet the sub-5 % level limits any blocking or activist capability. Overall impact is neutral.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Ownership is passive, under 5 %; no governance consequences for Guardian Pharmacy Services.

Schedule 13G/A confirms ClearBridge’s passive posture and lack of coordinated group activity. Sole voting authority across dispersed funds reduces the chance of concentrated voting power. The certification explicitly negates intent to influence control, aligning with Rule 13d-1(b) usage by investment advisers. Therefore, board composition, takeover defenses, and shareholder proposals remain unaffected. Stakeholders should view the filing as routine compliance, not a signal of forthcoming governance changes.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

GUARDIAN PHARMACY SERVICES, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

40145W101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. 40145W101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Clearbridge Investments, 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 403,089.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 445,524.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

445,524.00

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)

2.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, OO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: GUARDIAN PHARMACY SERVICES, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 300 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: ClearBridge Investments, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: One Madison Ave. New York, NY 10010
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 40145W101
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: 445,524
(b)	Percent of class: 2.0%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: ClearBridge Investments, LLC: 403,089
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: ClearBridge Investments, LLC: 445,524
	(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.

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.

Clearbridge Investments, LLC

Signature:	Brian R. Murphy
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer of ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Date:	08/05/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit A: Item 4 Ownership The securities reported herein are beneficially owned by one or more open end investment companies or other managed accounts that are investment management clients of ClearBridge Investments, LLC ("CIL"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("FRI"). When an investment management contract (including a sub advisory agreement) delegates to CIL investment discretion or voting power over the securities held in the investment advisory accounts that are subject to that agreement, FRI treats CIL as having sole investment discretion or voting authority, as the case may be, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. Accordingly, CIL reports on Schedule 13G that it has sole investment discretion and voting authority over the securities covered by any such investment management agreement, unless otherwise noted in this Item 4. As a result, for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Act, CIL may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G. Beneficial ownership by investment management subsidiaries and other affiliates of FRI is being reported in conformity with the guidelines articulated by the SEC staff in Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) relating to organizations, such as FRI, where related entities exercise voting and investment powers over the securities being reported independently from each other. The voting and investment powers held by CIL are exercised independently from FRI (CIL's parent holding company) and from all other investment management subsidiaries of FRI (FRI, its affiliates and investment management subsidiaries other than CIL are, collectively, "FRI affiliates"). Furthermore, internal policies and procedures of CIL and FRI affiliates establish informational barriers that prevent the flow between CIL and the FRI affiliates of information that relates to the voting and investment powers over the securities owned by their respective investment management clients. Consequently, CIL and the FRI affiliates report the securities over which they hold investment and voting power separately from each other for purposes of Section 13 of the Act. Charles B. Johnson and Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. (the "Principal Shareholders") may each own in excess of 10% of the outstanding common stock of FRI and are the principal stockholders of FRI (see FRI's Proxy Statement-Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners). However, because CIL exercises voting and investment powers on behalf of its investment management clients independently of FRI affiliates, beneficial ownership of the securities reported by CIL is not attributed to the Principal Shareholders. CIL disclaims any pecuniary interest in any of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G on behalf of CIL should not be construed as an admission that it is, and it disclaims that it is, the beneficial owner, as defined in Rule 13d-3, of any of such securities. Furthermore, CIL believes that it is not a "group" with FRI affiliates, the Principal Shareholders, or their respective affiliates within the meaning of Rule 13d-5 under the Act and that none of them is otherwise required to attribute to any other the beneficial ownership of the securities held by such person or by any persons or entities for whom or for which CIL or the FRI affiliates provide investment management services.

FAQ

How many GRDN shares does ClearBridge Investments report owning?

ClearBridge reports beneficial ownership of 445,524 Class A shares.

What percentage of Guardian Pharmacy Services’ outstanding Class A stock does this represent?

The stake equals approximately 2.0 % of the class.

Does ClearBridge have sole or shared voting power over its GRDN shares?

It has sole voting power over 403,089 shares and no shared voting power.

Why was this Schedule 13G/A filed?

Rule 13d requires institutional investors to disclose holdings; ClearBridge’s sub-5 % passive stake triggered the filing as of 30 Jun 2025.

When was the certification signed?

Chief Compliance Officer Brian R. Murphy signed the filing on 5 Aug 2025.

What type of reporting person is ClearBridge classified as?

It is classified as an Investment Adviser (IA) under Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).