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0001628588
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001058090
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC
001-32731
610 NEWPORT CENTER DR
SUITE 1100
NEWPORT BEACH
CA
92660
949-524-4000
Niccol Brian R
Officer
Director
Common
Charles Schwab Corporation
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
6406
20377486.00
27421169
04/26/2024
NYSE
Common
02/15/2024
Employee compensation
Issuer
N
6406
02/15/2024
Equity Compensation
N
Brian Niccol
610 Newport Center Drive
Suite 1100
Newport Beach
CA
92660
Common
01/29/2024
1996
4790223.00
Shares to be sold in Niccol Revocable Trust - BRIAN R NICCOL
04/26/2024
BRIAN R NICCOL