ICON PLC Schedule 13G/A amendment: Two institutional investors, Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd, report 0 shares beneficially owned of ICON PLC common stock (CUSIP G4705A100) and 0% ownership.
The filing lists addresses, citizenships (Bermuda and Australia), classification as non-U.S. institutions equivalent to investment advisers, and contains certifications signed on 05/15/2026. The amendment is labeled Amendment No. 2 with a header date of 03/31/2026.
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Insights
Two foreign institutions report no beneficial ownership in ICON PLC.
Both Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd state 0 shares and 0% ownership, with voting and dispositive powers shown as zero. The filing classifies them as Non-U.S. Institutions equivalent to an Investment Adviser.
Signatures dated 05/15/2026 certify comparability of foreign regulatory schemes; timing details are limited to the amendment header date 03/31/2026.
Schedules include standard disclosures and a certification to furnish further information if requested.
The filing notes potential third-party rights to dividends or sale proceeds for shares beneficially owned by each reporting person. It disclaims group membership under Section 13(d)(3) and disclaims cross-beneficial ownership between the reporters.
Filing mechanics and the Amendment No. 2 label indicate an update to prior Schedule 13G/A records rather than a transaction or ownership change.
Key Figures
Amendment label:Amendment No. 2CUSIP:G4705A100Amount beneficially owned:0 shares+3 more
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Amendment labelAmendment No. 2Header for the Schedule 13G/A filing
CUSIPG4705A100ICON PLC common stock identifier
Amount beneficially owned0 sharesItem 4(a) reported for each reporting person
Percent of class0%Item 4(b) reported for each reporting person
Header date03/31/2026Date shown in header of the filing excerpt
Signature date05/15/2026Date the Attorney-in-Fact signed the filing
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Section 13(d)(3), Dispositive power
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: ICON PLC ... (form type)"
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.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 0"
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.
Section 13(d)(3)regulatory
"none of the Reporting Persons represents that it is a member of a group for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3)"
Dispositive powerfinancial
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: ... 0"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
ICON PLC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
G4705A100
(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):
G4705A100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD
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
BERMUDA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G4705A100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd
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
AUSTRALIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
ICON PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
SOUTH COUNTY BUSINESS PARK, LEOPARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 18, IRELAND
00000
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD: Orbis House, 25 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda HM11
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd: Level 2, Challis House, 4 Martin Place, Sydney NSW2000, Australia
(c)
Citizenship:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD - BERMUDA
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd - AUSTRALIA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G4705A100
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).
Equivalent to IA.
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
0
(b)
Percent of class:
0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD - 0
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD - 0
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd - 0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD - 0
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
ORBIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD - 0
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd - 0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Other persons have the right to receive dividends from, the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the right to receive the proceeds from the sale of, the securities of the issuer identified in Item 4(a) that are beneficially owned by Orbis Investment Management Ltd.
Another person has the right to receive dividends from, the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the right to receive the proceeds from the sale of, the securities of the issuer identified in Item 4(a) that are beneficially owned by Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd.
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.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Information with respect to each of Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") is given solely by each such Reporting Person and no Reporting Person has responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by any other Reporting Person. Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd are classified as a Non-U.S. Institution (FI) that is equivalent to an Investment Adviser (IA). Notwithstanding that the Reporting Persons are making this filing together, none of the Reporting Persons represents that it is a member of a group for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares beneficially owned by any other Reporting Person as specified in Item 4(a).
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.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.
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.
What does the ICON PLC Schedule 13G/A amendment state about ownership?
It states that Orbis and Allan Gray each report 0 shares and 0% ownership of ICON PLC common stock. The filing lists their addresses, citizenships, and voting/dispositive powers as zero.
Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13G/A for ICON PLC (ICLR)?
The reporting persons are Orbis Investment Management Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd. Their addresses and citizenships (Bermuda and Australia) are provided in the filing text.
Does the filing indicate these entities act as a group under Section 13(d)(3)?
No. The filing expressly states that, despite filing together, neither reporting person represents it is a member of a group for purposes of Section 13(d)(3). Each disclaims beneficial ownership of the other's shares.
Are there any dividends or proceeds arrangements disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A?
Yes. The filing notes other persons may have rights to receive dividends or proceeds from shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons; specific third parties are not identified in the excerpt.
