SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) has a large holder reporting a 22.19% stake in its common units under an amended Schedule 13G. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Alerian MLP ETF each report beneficial ownership of 14,720,155 common units, representing 22.19% of the class, with shared voting and dispositive power over these units and no sole power.
The units are held by investment funds advised by ALPS Advisors, including Alerian MLP ETF. ALPS Advisors states that all securities are owned by the funds and that it disclaims beneficial ownership except for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Key Figures
Common units beneficially owned by ALPS Advisors, Inc.:14,720,155 unitsCommon units beneficially owned by Alerian MLP ETF:14,720,155 unitsPercent of class owned:22.19%+2 more
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Common units beneficially owned by ALPS Advisors, Inc.14,720,155 unitsReported as beneficially owned common units of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP
Common units beneficially owned by Alerian MLP ETF14,720,155 unitsReported as beneficially owned common units of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP
Percent of class owned22.19%Ownership percentage of SPH common units for each reporting person
Shared voting power14,720,155 unitsCommon units over which each reporting person has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Shared dispositive power14,720,155 unitsCommon units over which each reporting person has shared power to dispose or direct disposition
Key Terms
beneficial owner, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940, +1 more
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beneficial ownerregulatory
"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
shared voting powerregulatory
"Shared Voting Power 14,720,155.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 14,720,155.00"
Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a U.S. rule that requires anyone who buys more than 5% of a public company’s shares to publicly disclose who they are, how many shares they own, and their intentions toward the company. For investors, this is like a neighborhood alert when someone acquires a large stake in a building: it reveals potential changes in control or strategy that could affect the stock’s price, governance, or future direction.
FAQ
What percentage of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) does ALPS Advisors report owning?
ALPS Advisors, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 14,720,155 common units of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP, representing 22.19% of the class, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over these units through investment funds it advises.
How many SPH common units does Alerian MLP ETF report holding?
Alerian MLP ETF reports beneficial ownership of 14,720,155 common units of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP, representing 22.19% of the class, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of these units.
Does ALPS Advisors have sole voting or dispositive power over SPH units?
No. ALPS Advisors, Inc. reports 0 common units with sole voting power and 0 common units with sole dispositive power. It reports shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 14,720,155 common units held by funds it advises.
Who actually owns the SPH units reported in this Schedule 13G/A for SPH?
The filing states that all securities are owned by investment funds (the “Funds”) advised by ALPS Advisors, Inc., including Alerian MLP ETF. ALPS Advisors may be deemed a beneficial owner due to its voting and/or investment power but disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities.
What is Alerian MLP ETF’s relationship to ALPS Advisors in relation to SPH units?
Alerian MLP ETF is described as an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is one of the funds to which ALPS Advisors, Inc. provides investment advice. Both report the same 14,720,155 SPH common units with shared voting and dispositive power.
Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests
(e)
CUSIP No.:
864482104
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).
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.
ALPS Advisors, Inc. ("AAI"), an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In its role as investment advisor, AAI has voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. AAI disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Alerian MLP ETF is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is one of the Funds to which AAI provides investment advice.
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.