Royce & Associates, LP Reports 4.17% Stake in Ennis, Inc. (EBF)

Royce & Associates, LP filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 27, 2026, disclosing a new or updated position in Ennis, Inc. (EBF). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser reported beneficial ownership of 1,054,148 shares of common stock, representing a 4.17% ownership stake in the company. This filing indicates an increase from a previously reported 0.0% position. Royce & Associates, LP, an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (FRI), maintains sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares. The filing clarifies that Royce & Associates operates independently from FRI and other affiliates regarding investment and voting decisions, utilizing information barriers to maintain this separation. Consequently, beneficial ownership is not attributed to FRI's principal shareholders. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer.