SCHEDULE 13G:
Published on February 14, 2025
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G |
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Viking Holdings Ltd
(Name of Issuer) |
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Ordinary Shares
(Title of Class of Securities) |
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G93A5A101
(CUSIP Number) |
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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)
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 Rule 13d-1(c)
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Rule 13d-1(d)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | G93A5A101 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Select Equity Group, L.P.
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| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,279,911.00
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| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
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| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Beneficial ownership based on 303,832,404 shares of ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024, as reported on the Issuer's Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024.
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | G93A5A101 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
George S. Loening
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| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,279,911.00
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| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
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| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
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Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Beneficial ownership based on 303,832,404 shares of ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024, as reported on the Issuer's Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2024.
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
Viking Holdings Ltd
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| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
94 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, D0, HM08
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| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G is being filed jointly by Select Equity Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Select LP"), and George S. Loening ("Loening"), who is the majority owner of Select LP and managing member of its general partner. Select LP and Loening are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Select Reporting Persons."
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| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The business address of each of Select LP and Loening is 380 Lafayette Street, New York, New York 10003.
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| (c) | Citizenship:
George S. Loening is a United States citizen.
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| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares
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| (e) | CUSIP No.:
G93A5A101
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| 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: | |
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Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
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Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
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An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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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);
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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: |
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Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
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| Item 4. | Ownership | |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 17,279,911
(ii) George S. Loening - 17,279,911
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| (b) | Percent of class:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 5.69%
(ii) George S. Loening - 5.69% %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 0
(ii) George S. Loening - 0
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| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 17,279,911
(ii) George S. Loening - 17,279,911
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| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 0
(ii) George S. Loening - 0
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| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Select Equity Group, L.P. - 17,279,911
(ii) George S. Loening - 17,279,911
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| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. | |
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If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99.1
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| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| 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. |
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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.
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Exhibit Information
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EXHIBIT 99.1
The identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary are: Select Equity Group, L.P., which is an Investment Adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
EXHIBIT 99.2
AGREEMENT OF REPORTING PERSONS
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other, except to the extent that such person or entity knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and all of such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Select Equity Group, L.P.
Signature: By: Select Equity GP, LLC, its General Partner, By: /s/ George S. Loening
Name/Title: George S. Loening, Managing Member
Date: 02/14/2025
George S. Loening
Signature: /s/ George S. Loening
Name/Title: George S. Loening, an individual
Date: 02/14/2025 |