# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000071691
**File Stem:** 0000919574-23-001319
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 26435
**Document Hash:** 922851e0a741a13ef89314aff461a5db
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000919574-23-001319.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000919574-23-001319

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230213

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NEW YORK TIMES CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000071691
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NEWSPAPERS:  PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING [2711]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 131102020
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-16273
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23621388

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 620 EIGHTH AVENUE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10018
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2125561234

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 620 EIGHTH AVENUE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10018
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001597786
- **IRS NUMBER:** 454029305
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 CLARENDON STREET
- **STREET 2:** 35TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (617) 227-0050

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 CLARENDON STREET
- **STREET 2:** 35TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**______________**

**SCHEDULE 13G<br>** 

<br> **Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**(Amendment No.)\***

**The New York Times Company**

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

650111107

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2022

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

[x] Rule 13d-1(b)

[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)

<sup>\*</sup>The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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| CUSIP No. 650111107 | **13G** | Page 2 of 10 Pages |

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| **1.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC |
| **2.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] |
| **3.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| **4.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **9.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **10.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **11.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* |
| **12.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>OO | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>OO | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>OO |

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\* Percentage calculations are based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 28, 2022, as provided in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 25, 2022.

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| CUSIP No. 650111107 | **13G** | Page 3 of 10 Pages |

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| **1.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>BPSP, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>BPSP, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>BPSP, L.P. |
| **2.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] |
| **3.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| **4.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **9.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **10.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **11.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* |
| **12.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN |

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\* Percentage calculations are based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 28, 2022, as provided in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 25, 2022.

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| CUSIP No. 650111107 | **13G** | Page 4 of 10 Pages |

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| **1.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Fund, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Fund, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Fund, L.P. |
| **2.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] |
| **3.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| **4.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br>7,124,677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>7,124,677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **9.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>7,124,677 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>7,124,677 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>7,124,677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **10.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **11.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>4.3%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>4.3%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>4.3%\* |
| **12.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>PN |

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\* Percentage calculations are based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 28, 2022, as provided in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 25, 2022.

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| CUSIP No. 650111107 | **13G** | Page 5 of 10 Pages |

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| **1.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Partners LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Partners LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS<br> I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)<br>Stockbridge Partners LLC |
| **2.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] | &nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]<br> (see instructions) (b) [x] |
| **3.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| **4.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br>Delaware |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | &nbsp;&nbsp; NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON<br> WITH: | **8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **9.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br>8,558,222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **10.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES<br> [ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **11.**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br>5.2%\* |
| **12.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>IA | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>IA | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br>IA |

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\* Percentage calculations are based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 28, 2022, as provided in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 25, 2022.

**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**

The Issuer's name is The New York Times Company (the "Company" or the "Issuer").

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**

The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018.

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**

This Schedule 13G (this "Statement") is being filed jointly by the following (each, a "Reporting Person," and, collectively, the "Reporting Persons"): Stockbridge Fund, L.P. (f/k/a Stockbridge Special Situations Fund, L.P.) ("SF"), Stockbridge Partners LLC ("SP"), BPSP, L.P. ("BPSP") and Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC ("BPH").

Stockbridge Associates LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("SA"), is the general partner of SF. BPH, a Delaware limited liability company, is the general partner of BPSP, a Delaware limited partnership. BPSP is the managing member of SP, the registered investment adviser to SF, as well as certain other accounts holding shares of the Issuer for which SP serves as investment adviser.

Certain of the Reporting Persons often make acquisitions in, and dispose of, securities of an issuer on the same terms and conditions and at the same time. Based on the foregoing and the relationships described herein, these entities may be deemed to constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(g)(3) of the Act. The filing of this statement shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons are a group, or have agreed to act as a group.

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:**

The following address is the principal business offices of each of the Reporting Persons: 200 Clarendon Street, 35th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**

Each of SF, SP, BPSP and BPH is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.

**Item 2(d). Title and Class of Securities:**

The class of equity securities to which this Statement relates is the Company's Class A Common Stock (the "Common Stock").

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**

The CUSIP Number to which this Statement relates is 650111107.

**Item 3. If This Statement is Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) [x] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) [x] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

**Item 4. Ownership.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The responses
 of the Reporting Persons to Row (9) of the cover pages of this Statement are incorporated
 herein by reference. SA is the sole general partner of SF. SP, a registered investment adviser,
 is the investment manager for SF as well as certain other accounts holding shares of the
 Issuer. As the managing member of SP, BPSP may be deemed to beneficially own shares of Common
 Stock that are beneficially owned by SP. As the general partner of BPSP, BPH may be deemed
 to beneficially own shares of Common Stock that are beneficially owned by BPSP. However,
 BPSP and BPH disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock and the filing
 of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that BPSP or BPH is, for the purpose
 of Section 13(d) of the Act, the beneficial owner of such shares beneficially owned by SP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The responses
 of the Reporting Persons to Row (11) of the cover pages of this Statement are incorporated
 herein by reference. As of December 31, 2022, the Reporting Persons beneficially owned in
 the aggregate 8,558,222 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 5.2% of the shares
 of Common Stock outstanding (based on the number of shares outstanding as of October 28,
 2022, as provided in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
 ended September 25, 2022).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The responses
 of the Reporting Persons to Rows (5) through (8) of the cover pages of this Statement are
 incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

Not Applicable.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

The responses of the Reporting Persons to Items 2(a) and 4(a) are incorporated herein by reference. Under certain circumstances, partners, members or managed accounts of a Reporting Person, as the case may be, could have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, shares of Common Stock owned by such Reporting Person.

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.**

The response of the Reporting Persons to Item 2(a) is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.**

Not Applicable.

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.**

Not Applicable.

**Item 10. Certifications.**

Not Applicable.

**SIGNATURES**

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.

Dated: February 14, 2023

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Stockbridge Associates LLC, <br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Stockbridge Associates LLC, <br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: BPSP, L.P.,<br> its managing member<br> By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC,<br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: BPSP, L.P.,<br> its managing member<br> By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC,<br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;BERKSHIRE PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;BERKSHIRE PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;BPSP, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;BPSP, L.P. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC, <br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC, <br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |

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**<u>Exhibit Index</u>**

<u>Exhibit No.</u> <u>Description</u> <br>1 Joint Filing Agreement among Reporting Persons

EXHIBIT 1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

This will confirm the agreement by and among all the undersigned that the Schedule 13G filed on or about this date and any amendments thereto with respect to the beneficial ownership by the undersigned of shares of Class A Common Stock of The New York Times Company is being filed on behalf of each of the undersigned in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The execution and filing of this agreement shall not be construed as an admission that the undersigned are a group, or have agreed to act as a group.

Dated: February 14, 2023

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Stockbridge Associates LLC, <br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Stockbridge Associates LLC, <br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: BPSP, L.P.,<br> its managing member<br> By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC,<br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: BPSP, L.P.,<br> its managing member<br> By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC,<br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;BERKSHIRE PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;BERKSHIRE PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;BPSP, L.P. | &nbsp;&nbsp;BPSP, L.P. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC, <br> its general partner | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC, <br> its general partner |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kenneth S. Bring |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |

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