Stevanato Group (NYSE: STVN) holder discloses 16.74% ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Conestoga Capital Advisors has reported a significant ownership position in Stevanato Group S.p.A. common stock as of 12/31/2024. Conestoga Capital Advisors beneficially owns 8,322,390 shares, representing 16.74% of the outstanding common stock, with sole voting power over 7,889,700 shares and sole dispositive power over 8,322,390 shares.

CONESTOGA FUNDS, a related Delaware entity, beneficially owns 4,423,906 shares of Stevanato Group common stock, equal to 8.9% of the class, with sole voting and dispositive power over all of those shares. The filing states that these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Stevanato Group.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

Stevanato Group S.p.A.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

T9ss4W109

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2024

(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. T9ss4W109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Conestoga Capital Advisors

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 7,889,700.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,322,390.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,322,390.00

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)

16.74 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. T9ss4W109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

CONESTOGA FUNDS

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 4,423,906.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,423,906.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,423,906.00

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)

8.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IV

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Stevanato Group S.p.A.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Via Molinella 17, 35017 Piombino Dese, Padova, ITALY 35017
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Conestoga Capital Advisors CONESTOGA FUNDS
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 550 E. SWEDESFORD ROAD SUITE 120 WAYNE, Pennsylvania 19087
(c)	Citizenship: Conestoga Capital Advisors - DELAWARE CONESTOGA FUNDS - DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: T9ss4W109
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: Conestoga Capital Advisors - 8,322,390 CONESTOGA FUNDS - 4,423,906
(b)	Percent of class: 16.74 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Conestoga Capital Advisors - 7,889,700 CONESTOGA FUNDS - 4,423,906
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Conestoga Capital Advisors - 0 CONESTOGA FUNDS - 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Conestoga Capital Advisors - 8,322,390 CONESTOGA FUNDS - 4,423,906
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Conestoga Capital Advisors - 0 CONESTOGA FUNDS - 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.
	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.

Conestoga Capital Advisors

Signature:	Duane R. D'Orazio
Name/Title:	Managing Partner
Date:	01/09/2026

CONESTOGA FUNDS

Signature:	Duane R. D'Orazio
Name/Title:	Managing Partner
Date:	01/09/2026

FAQ

How many Stevanato Group (STVN) shares does Conestoga Capital Advisors own?

Conestoga Capital Advisors beneficially owns 8,322,390 shares of Stevanato Group S.p.A. common stock, with sole voting power over 7,889,700 of those shares.

What percentage of Stevanato Group (STVN) is held by Conestoga Capital Advisors?

Conestoga Capital Advisors reports beneficial ownership of 16.74% of Stevanato Group S.p.A. common stock as of 12/31/2024.

How many Stevanato Group (STVN) shares are owned by CONESTOGA FUNDS?

CONESTOGA FUNDS beneficially owns 4,423,906 shares of Stevanato Group S.p.A. common stock, with sole voting and dispositive power over all of those shares.

What ownership percentage in Stevanato Group (STVN) does CONESTOGA FUNDS report?

CONESTOGA FUNDS reports beneficial ownership of 8.9% of Stevanato Group S.p.A. common stock.

Is Conestoga seeking to influence control of Stevanato Group with this stake?

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Stevanato Group.

Who signed the Stevanato Group (STVN) beneficial ownership statement for Conestoga?

The statement was signed by Duane R. D'Orazio, identified as Managing Partner for the reporting persons.

What type of reporting person is Conestoga Capital Advisors in this Stevanato Group filing?

Conestoga Capital Advisors is classified as an investment adviser (IA) under the reporting person type.