Johnson Controls International PLC disclosure: Dodge & Cox filed Amendment No. 11 to report beneficial ownership of 57,506,214 ordinary shares, representing 9.4% of the class as shown in the filing. The filing lists sole voting power for 55,399,089 shares and sole dispositive power for 57,506,214 shares. The filing also states that the clients of Dodge & Cox have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from sales of these shares. The amendment is signed by the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer.
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Insights
Dodge & Cox discloses a meaningful passive stake.
The filing reports 57,506,214 shares equal to 9.4% of Johnson Controls ordinary shares. This filing is a Schedule 13G/A disclosure of beneficial ownership rather than an active change-of-control filing, indicating passive investor status under the terms of the form.
Cashflow treatment and any trading plans are not stated; subsequent filings would show trading activity if holders change their posture.
Voting and dispositive powers are delineated precisely.
The amendment attributes sole voting power to Dodge & Cox for 55,399,089 shares and sole dispositive power for 57,506,214 shares, which clarifies who can direct votes and dispositions for that stake.
The filing notes the rights belong to Dodge & Cox clients; this attribution affects how the position is interpreted for governance engagement and proxy considerations.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:57,506,214 sharesPercent of class:9.4%Sole voting power:55,399,089 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficial ownership57,506,214 sharesAmount beneficially owned per filing
Percent of class9.4%Percent of ordinary shares per filing
Sole voting power55,399,089 sharesShares Dodge & Cox has sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power57,506,214 sharesShares Dodge & Cox has sole power to dispose
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A
4 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"Item 4. Amount beneficially owned: 57,506,214"
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.
sole voting powerregulatory
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 55,399,089"
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 power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 57,506,214"
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.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Form Type: SCHEDULE 13G/A (Amendment No. 11)"
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.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 11)
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary Shares
(Title of Class of Securities)
G51502105
(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):
G51502105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dodge & Cox
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
CALIFORNIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
55,399,089.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
57,506,214.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
57,506,214.00
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)
9.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland, T12 X8N6
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dodge & Cox
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
555 California Street 40th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
(c)
Citizenship:
California, USA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G51502105
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:
57,506,214
(b)
Percent of class:
9.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
55,399,089
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
57,506,214
(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.
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.
The clients of Dodge & Cox, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or power to direct the receipt of dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC.
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.
What stake does Dodge & Cox report in Johnson Controls (JCI)?
Dodge & Cox reports beneficial ownership of 57,506,214 shares, representing 9.4% of Johnson Controls ordinary shares as shown in the filing.
How much voting power does Dodge & Cox have in JCI?
The filing shows sole voting power for 55,399,089 shares, with 0 shared voting power reported in the amendment.
Who holds the economic rights to the shares Dodge & Cox reports?
The filing states the clients of Dodge & Cox, including registered investment companies and managed accounts, have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds for the reported shares.
What form was filed to disclose this position in JCI?
An Amendment (Schedule 13G/A) was filed to report the beneficial ownership and related voting/dispositive powers for the listed shares.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed?
The amendment is signed by Katherine M. Primas, Chief Compliance Officer, with the signature dated 05/14/2026 in the filing excerpt.