Institutional Investor Reduces Stake Below 5% After Selling Over $6.2 Million in Shares

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A group of institutional investors, CapitalSpring and its affiliates, reported selling over $6.2 million worth of El Pollo Loco shares, reducing their stake below 5% beneficial ownership.

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• Significant Share Sales

  CapitalSpring and its affiliates sold approximately 439,266 shares of common stock between March 25 and April 10, 2026.

• Over $6.2 Million in Proceeds

  The total value of the shares sold by the reporting persons exceeded $6.2 million.

• Ownership Below 5% Threshold

  As of April 1, 2026, the reporting persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of the outstanding shares, triggering this amendment.

• Sales Near 52-Week High

  The sales occurred at an average price of approximately $14.00 per share, near the company's 52-week high of $14.50.

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CapitalSpring and its affiliates, a group of institutional investors, have significantly reduced their ownership in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., falling below the 5% beneficial ownership threshold. This Schedule 13D/A details the sale of approximately 439,266 shares for a total value exceeding $6.2 million between March 25 and April 10, 2026. The sales occurred while the stock was trading near its 52-week high, suggesting the investors were taking profits. This reduction in institutional ownership could be perceived negatively by the market, indicating a lack of conviction from a prior significant shareholder.