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Ownership Report - February 13, 2023
Future Fund reports 6.18% passive stake in Rocket Lab as of Dec 31, 2022.
Brief
This SC 13G/A amendment discloses Future Fund Board of Guardians and subsidiary's beneficial ownership of 29,260,021 Rocket Lab common shares, equating to 6.18% of outstanding shares. Filed under Rule 13d-1(d) as a passive investor, with shares held via Northern Trust custodian. Signals institutional confidence without control intent, relevant for tracking major shareholders.
Detailed Brief
The filing is Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G by Australia's Future Fund Board of Guardians (parent) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Future Fund Investment Company No.5 Pty Ltd, reporting year-end ownership as of December 31, 2022. They beneficially own 29,260,021 shares (6.18%), calculated against 473,257,191 shares outstanding per Rocket Lab's Q3 2022 10-Q. Ownership is shared voting/dispositive power, with sole powers at zero; shares are held of record by Northern Trust Company as custodian. Certification confirms passive intent, not for influencing control. This updates prior disclosures, highlighting a major institutional holder's position in the space launch company amid its growth trajectory.
Key Telemetry
- • Future Fund entities own 29,260,021 shares (6.18%) as of Dec 31, 2022.
- • Passive investment under Rule 13d-1(d), no control purpose.
- • Shares custodied by Northern Trust for subsidiary.
- • Percent based on 473.26M shares outstanding per Nov 2022 10-Q.
- • Joint filing with agreement.
Impact Vector
Positive for Rocket Lab investors, as Future Fund's sizable passive stake underscores institutional conviction in RKLB's space sector potential. No near-term activist risk or dilution concerns. Strategic vote alignment possible at shareholder meetings. Monitor future 13G/13D amendments for position changes, potential sales below 5%, or shift to active stance.