Capital International Investors builds 6.8% passive stake in Align Technology (ALGN)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital International Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and related investment management entities, reports a passive ownership stake in Align Technology, Inc. common stock. As of 12/31/2025, it is deemed to beneficially own 4,881,512 shares, representing 6.8% of the outstanding class.

The filing states that these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Align Technology. Capital International Investors has sole voting power over 4,843,331 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,881,512 shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Align Technology, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

016255101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 016255101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital International 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 4,843,331.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,881,512.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,881,512.00

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)

6.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Align Technology, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 410 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 1300, TEMPE, AZ 85288
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital International Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 016255101
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: 4,881,512 ** **Capital International Investors ("CII") 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"). CII's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital International Investors." CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 4,881,512 shares or 6.8% of the 71,749,995 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)	Percent of class: 6.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,843,331
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,881,512
	(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 International Investors

Signature:	Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:	Vice President and Senior Counsel II, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	02/12/2026

FAQ

What percentage of Align Technology (ALGN) does Capital International Investors own?

Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 6.8% of Align Technology’s common stock. This corresponds to 4,881,512 shares out of 71,749,995 shares believed outstanding, indicating a significant institutional position but not a controlling interest.

How many Align Technology (ALGN) shares does Capital International Investors control?

Capital International Investors is deemed to beneficially own 4,881,512 Align Technology shares. It has sole voting power over 4,843,331 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,881,512 shares, reflecting substantial but non-controlling influence over the stock.

Is Capital International Investors’ stake in Align Technology (ALGN) intended to influence control?

The stake is certified as passive. Capital International Investors states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Align Technology or to participate in any control-related transaction.

What type of filing is this Schedule 13G for Align Technology (ALGN)?

This is a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership filing by Capital International Investors. It discloses a passive institutional position exceeding 5% of Align Technology’s common stock, rather than an activist or control-seeking stake.

Who signed the Schedule 13G related to Align Technology (ALGN)?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Jae Won Chung, Vice President and Senior Counsel II of Capital Research and Management Company. The signatory certifies the accuracy of the ownership information and the passive investment intent language in the statement.

What is the reported Align Technology (ALGN) share count underlying the 6.8% stake?

Capital International Investors’ 6.8% beneficial ownership is based on 71,749,995 Align Technology shares believed to be outstanding. Its 4,881,512 shares represent this percentage of the issuer’s common stock as referenced in the ownership section.