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| <periodOfReport> 2023-06-15 </periodOfReport> |
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| <issuer> |
| | <issuerCik> 0001639438 </issuerCik> |
| | <issuerName> CAVA GROUP, INC. </issuerName> |
| | <issuerTradingSymbol> CAVA </issuerTradingSymbol> |
| | </issuer> |
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| | <reportingOwnerId> |
| | | <rptOwnerCik> 0001034193 </rptOwnerCik> |
| | | <rptOwnerName> SHAICH RONALD M </rptOwnerName> |
| | | </reportingOwnerId> |
| | <reportingOwnerAddress> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet1> C/O CAVA GROUP, INC. </rptOwnerStreet1> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet2> 14 RIDGE SQUARE NW, SUITE 500 </rptOwnerStreet2> |
| | | <rptOwnerCity> WASHINGTON </rptOwnerCity> |
| | | <rptOwnerState> DC </rptOwnerState> |
| | | <rptOwnerZipCode> 20016 </rptOwnerZipCode> |
| | | <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription> |
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| | | <isOfficer> 0 </isOfficer> |
| | | <isTenPercentOwner> 1 </isTenPercentOwner> |
| | | <isOther> 0 </isOther> |
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| | </reportingOwner> |
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| | <reportingOwnerId> |
| | | <rptOwnerCik> 0001978461 </rptOwnerCik> |
| | | <rptOwnerName> Cava Act III Trust, LLC </rptOwnerName> |
| | | </reportingOwnerId> |
| | <reportingOwnerAddress> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet1> 23 PRESCOTT ST. </rptOwnerStreet1> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2> |
| | | <rptOwnerCity> BROOKLINE </rptOwnerCity> |
| | | <rptOwnerState> MA </rptOwnerState> |
| | | <rptOwnerZipCode> 02446 </rptOwnerZipCode> |
| | | <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription> |
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| | | <isTenPercentOwner> 1 </isTenPercentOwner> |
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| | </reportingOwner> |
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| | | <rptOwnerCik> 0001978531 </rptOwnerCik> |
| | | <rptOwnerName> Cava Act III, LLC </rptOwnerName> |
| | | </reportingOwnerId> |
| | <reportingOwnerAddress> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet1> 23 PRESCOTT ST. </rptOwnerStreet1> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2> |
| | | <rptOwnerCity> BROOKLINE </rptOwnerCity> |
| | | <rptOwnerState> MA </rptOwnerState> |
| | | <rptOwnerZipCode> 02446 </rptOwnerZipCode> |
| | | <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription> |
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| | | <isOfficer> 0 </isOfficer> |
| | | <isTenPercentOwner> 1 </isTenPercentOwner> |
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| | </reportingOwner> |
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| | <reportingOwnerId> |
| | | <rptOwnerCik> 0001750383 </rptOwnerCik> |
| | | <rptOwnerName> Act III Holdings LLC </rptOwnerName> |
| | | </reportingOwnerId> |
| | <reportingOwnerAddress> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet1> 23 PRESCOTT ST. </rptOwnerStreet1> |
| | | <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2> |
| | | <rptOwnerCity> BROOKLINE </rptOwnerCity> |
| | | <rptOwnerState> MA </rptOwnerState> |
| | | <rptOwnerZipCode> 02446 </rptOwnerZipCode> |
| | | <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription> |
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| | | <isOfficer> 0 </isOfficer> |
| | | <isTenPercentOwner> 1 </isTenPercentOwner> |
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| | </reportingOwner> |
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| <value> Series A Preferred Stock </value> |
| </securityTitle> |
| | | <conversionOrExercisePrice> |
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| | | <exerciseDate> |
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| | | <expirationDate> |
| <footnoteId id="F1"/> |
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| | | <underlyingSecurity> |
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| <value> Common Stock </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityTitle> |
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| <value> 135462 </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityShares> |
| </underlyingSecurity> |
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| <directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <value> I </value> |
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| <natureOfOwnership> |
| <value> By Cava Act III Trust, LLC </value> |
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| <footnoteId id="F3"/> |
| </natureOfOwnership> |
| </ownershipNature> |
| | | </derivativeHolding> |
| | <derivativeHolding> |
| | | <securityTitle> |
| <value> Series D Preferred Stock </value> |
| </securityTitle> |
| | | <conversionOrExercisePrice> |
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| | | <expirationDate> |
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| | | <underlyingSecurity> |
| <underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <value> Common Stock </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <underlyingSecurityShares> |
| <value> 1985877 </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityShares> |
| </underlyingSecurity> |
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| <directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <value> I </value> |
| </directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <natureOfOwnership> |
| <value> By Cava Act III Trust, LLC </value> |
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| <footnoteId id="F3"/> |
| </natureOfOwnership> |
| </ownershipNature> |
| | | </derivativeHolding> |
| | <derivativeHolding> |
| | | <securityTitle> |
| <value> Series E Preferred Stock </value> |
| </securityTitle> |
| | | <conversionOrExercisePrice> |
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| | | <exerciseDate> |
| <footnoteId id="F5"/> |
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| | | <expirationDate> |
| <footnoteId id="F5"/> |
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| | | <underlyingSecurity> |
| <underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <value> Common Stock </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <underlyingSecurityShares> |
| <value> 3565926 </value> |
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| </underlyingSecurity> |
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| <directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <value> I </value> |
| </directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <natureOfOwnership> |
| <value> By Cava Act III Trust, LLC </value> |
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| </natureOfOwnership> |
| </ownershipNature> |
| | | </derivativeHolding> |
| | <derivativeHolding> |
| | | <securityTitle> |
| <value> Series E Preferred Stock </value> |
| </securityTitle> |
| | | <conversionOrExercisePrice> |
| <footnoteId id="F5"/> |
| </conversionOrExercisePrice> |
| | | <exerciseDate> |
| <footnoteId id="F5"/> |
| </exerciseDate> |
| | | <expirationDate> |
| <footnoteId id="F5"/> |
| </expirationDate> |
| | | <underlyingSecurity> |
| <underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <value> Common Stock </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityTitle> |
| <underlyingSecurityShares> |
| <value> 5957634 </value> |
| </underlyingSecurityShares> |
| </underlyingSecurity> |
| | | <ownershipNature> |
| <directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <value> I </value> |
| </directOrIndirectOwnership> |
| <natureOfOwnership> |
| <value> By Cava Act III, LLC </value> |
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| <footnoteId id="F6"/> |
| </natureOfOwnership> |
| </ownershipNature> |
| | | </derivativeHolding> |
| | </derivativeTable> |
| <footnotes> |
| | <footnote id="F1"> The Series A Preferred Stock has no expiration date. Immediately prior to the closing of the initial public offering on June 20, 2023, the Series A Preferred Stock will automatically convert into fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock") on a one for one basis. </footnote> |
| | <footnote id="F2"> Represents securities held by Cava Act III Trust, LLC. </footnote> |
| | <footnote id="F3"> Cava Act III Trust, LLC is managed by Ronald M. Shaich and Cava Act III, LLC is managed by Act III Management, LLC, which is controlled by Mr. Shaich. Act III Holdings, LLC is the controlling holder of each of Cava Act III, LLC and Cava Act III Trust, LLC. Act III Holdings, LLC is controlled by Mr. Shaich. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein. The filing of this statement shall not be deemed to be an admission that, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise, the Reporting Persons are the beneficial owners of any securities reported herein. </footnote> |
| | <footnote id="F4"> The Series D Preferred Stock has no expiration date. Immediately prior to the closing of the initial public offering on June 20, 2023, the Series D Preferred Stock will automatically convert into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock on a one for one basis. </footnote> |
| | <footnote id="F5"> The Series E Preferred Stock has no expiration date. Immediately prior to the closing of the initial public offering on June 20, 2023, the Series E Preferred Stock will automatically convert into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock on a one for one basis. </footnote> |
| | <footnote id="F6"> Represents securities held by Cava Act III, LLC. </footnote> |
| | </footnotes> |
| <remarks> Exhibit List - Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney </remarks> |
| <ownerSignature> |
| | <signatureName> Cava Act III Trust, LLC, By: /s/ Ronald M. Shaich, Name: Ronald M. Shaich, Title: Chief Executive Officer </signatureName> |
| | <signatureDate> 2023-06-15 </signatureDate> |
| | </ownerSignature> |
| <ownerSignature> |
| | <signatureName> Cava Act III, LLC, By: /s/ Ronald M. Shaich, Name: Ronald M. Shaich, Title: Chief Executive Officer </signatureName> |
| | <signatureDate> 2023-06-15 </signatureDate> |
| | </ownerSignature> |
| <ownerSignature> |
| | <signatureName> Act III Holdings, LLC, By: /s/ Ronald M. Shaich, Name: Ronald M. Shaich, Title: Chief Executive Officer </signatureName> |
| | <signatureDate> 2023-06-15 </signatureDate> |
| | </ownerSignature> |
| <ownerSignature> |
| | <signatureName> /s/ Ronald M. Shaich </signatureName> |
| | <signatureDate> 2023-06-15 </signatureDate> |
| | </ownerSignature> |
| </ownershipDocument> |