Albemarle Corp. Schedule 13G/A amendment shows Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 11,279,425 shares, equal to 9.5% of the 119,078,534 shares believed to be outstanding. The filing states that the position includes 3,124,652 Convertible Preferred Stocks that represent 1,427,966 common shares.
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Large passive stake disclosed: Capital World Investors holds 11.28M ALB shares (9.5%).
Capital World Investors is reported as the beneficial owner of 11,279,425 shares, representing 9.5% of the 119,078,534 shares believed outstanding. The filing clarifies voting and dispositive powers held as sole authority for most shares.
The position is described as including Convertible Preferred Stocks that convert to 1,427,966 common shares. Timing and cash‑flow treatment are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings or disclosures would show changes to this stake.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:11,279,425 sharesPercent of class:9.5%Convertible preferreds (share count):3,124,652 shares+2 more
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Convertible Preferred Stocksfinancial
"Shares reported include 3,124,652 Convertible Preferred Stocks"
beneficially ownedregulatory
"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,279,425 shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
Albemarle Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
012653101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
012653101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital World Investors
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
11,275,358.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
11,279,425.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
11,279,425.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Albemarle Corp.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
4250 Congress Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, NC 28209, United States of America
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital World Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
012653101
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:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
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);
(j)
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:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
11,279,425 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,279,425 shares or 9.5% of the 119,078,534 shares believed to be outstanding. Shares reported include 3,124,652 Convertible Preferred Stocks, which represent 1,427,966 Common Stock.
(b)
Percent of class:
9.5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
11,275,358
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
11,279,425
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
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.
SIGNATURE
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.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
How many Albemarle (ALB) shares does Capital World Investors report owning?
Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 11,279,425 shares. The filing states this equals 9.5% of the 119,078,534 shares believed to be outstanding as disclosed in the amendment.
Does the 11,279,425-share position include convertible securities for ALB?
Yes. The filing states the reported shares include 3,124,652 Convertible Preferred Stocks, which the filing says represent 1,427,966 common shares when accounted for as common.
What voting and dispositive powers does Capital World Investors have over ALB shares?
The Schedule 13G/A shows sole voting power of 11,275,358 shares and sole dispositive power of 11,279,425 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive powers reported in the excerpt.
What form and amendment reported this ALB position and when was it signed?
This disclosure appears on an Amendment No. 3 to a Schedule 13G/A. The signature block is dated 05/13/2026 and the form references 03/31/2026 near the header.
Who is the filing entity that reports the ALB stake?
The filing names Capital World Investors as the reporting person, noting it is a division of Capital Research and Management Company and related investment management entities that collectively provide services under the Capital World Investors name.
