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H World Group Ltd. (HTHT) reports that Capital International Investors beneficially owned 161,755,233 common shares, or 5.1%, as of September 30, 2026. Capital International Investors is described as a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its investment management entities.
The reported position includes 15,423,525 Depository Receipts, representing 154,235,250 common shares. Capital International Investors reported sole voting power over 161,230,093 shares and sole dispositive power over 161,755,233 shares.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:161,755,233 sharesOwnership percentage:5.1%Sole voting power:161,230,093 shares+4 more
7 metrics
Beneficial ownership161,755,233 sharesReported as of September 30, 2026
Ownership percentage5.1%Percentage of class reported by Capital International Investors
Sole voting power161,230,093 sharesShares over which Capital International Investors reported sole voting power
Sole dispositive power161,755,233 sharesShares over which Capital International Investors reported sole dispositive power
Depository Receipts15,423,525 receiptsIncluded in the reported position
Common shares represented by Depository Receipts154,235,250 sharesNumber represented by the reported Depository Receipts
Shares believed outstanding3,154,059,870 sharesOutstanding-share figure cited as the basis for the reported ownership percentage
Key Terms
beneficial owner, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Depository Receipts
4 terms
beneficial ownerregulatory
"deemed to be the beneficial owner of 161,755,233 shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Sole Voting Powerregulatory
"Sole Voting Power 161,230,093.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 161,755,233.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Depository Receiptstechnical
"15,423,525 Depository Receipts, which represent 154,235,250 Common Stock"
A depository receipt is a tradable certificate issued by a bank that represents ownership of shares held in a foreign company, letting investors buy and sell those shares on their local stock market without dealing with the foreign exchange and custody details. Think of it as a local receipt for a piece of a foreign company kept in a secure vault abroad; it matters because it makes international investing easier, often increases liquidity, and can affect dividend payments and currency risk.
FAQ
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How many HTHT shares did Capital International Investors report owning?
Capital International Investors reported beneficial ownership of 161,755,233 H World common shares, or 5.1%, as of September 30, 2026.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
H World Group Ltd.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
G46587112
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(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):
G46587112
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
161,230,093.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
161,755,233.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
161,755,233.00
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)
5.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
H World Group Ltd.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
NO. 1299 FENGHUA ROAD, JIADING DISTRICT, SHANGHAI 00000, China
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 Number(s):
G46587112
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:
161,755,233 **
**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 161,755,233 shares or 5.1% of the 3,154,059,870 shares believed to be outstanding. Shares reported include 15,423,525 Depository Receipts, which represent 154,235,250 Common Stock.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.1 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
161,230,093
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
161,755,233
(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.
