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John Malone (LILA) lifts Liberty Latin America voting power to 27.4%

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Liberty Latin America investor John C. Malone has updated his ownership disclosure. He beneficially owns 3,461,828 Class A common shares (including shares issuable from Class B), representing about 8.8% of the Class A equity and approximately 27.4% of the company’s voting power as of April 30, 2026.

On May 11, 2026, GCI Liberty, Inc. accepted Malone’s offer to purchase its 6% equity interest in Liberty Latin America, including 61,059 Class A shares at $8.63 per share in cash, funded with Malone’s cash on hand. A previously discussed, larger strategic transaction involving his interests in the issuer has been terminated, and Malone states he currently holds the shares for investment purposes, while reserving flexibility to buy or sell in the future.

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Malone consolidates stake via GCIL buy while a larger deal is dropped.

John C. Malone reports beneficial ownership of 3,461,828 Class A common shares of Liberty Latin America, equal to about 8.8% of the Class A equity and roughly 27.4% of voting power as of April 30, 2026. This reflects both direct holdings and multiple trust structures.

He has agreed to buy GCI Liberty’s 6% equity interest, including 61,059 Class A shares at $8.63 per share in cash, modestly increasing his direct economic and voting alignment. At the same time, discussions around a larger strategic transaction have been terminated, and he characterizes his position as for investment, while keeping the option to adjust holdings based on future conditions.

Beneficial ownership 3,461,828 Class A shares Beneficially owned by John C. Malone as of April 30, 2026
Equity stake 8.8% of Class A Percent of Class A common shares represented by Malone’s holdings
Voting power 27.4% voting equity Approximate voting power Malone may be deemed to beneficially own
GCIL stake purchase price $8.63 per share Cash price Malone will pay for 61,059 Class A shares from GCIL
GCIL Class A shares 61,059 Class A shares Portion of GCIL’s 6% equity interest Malone intends to acquire
Shares outstanding 37.8M Class A; 2.5M Class B Issuer shares outstanding as of April 30, 2026 used for calculations
beneficially owns financial
"The Reporting Person beneficially owns 3,461,828 Class A common shares of the Issuer"
Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.
revocable trust financial
"Class B common shares held in a revocable trust (the "LM Revocable Trust")"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
unitrust interest financial
"retains a unitrust interest in the trust (the Reporting Person retains sole voting and dispositive power)"
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Person has no pecuniary interest in and disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares"
Rule 13d-3 regulatory
"and, as required by Rule 13d-3 under the Act"
Rule 13d-3 defines who is treated as the beneficial owner of a company’s shares for U.S. securities disclosure rules — essentially anyone who has the power to vote or direct how shares are voted, or the power to buy or sell them, even if they don’t hold the certificates. For investors this matters because crossing certain ownership thresholds triggers public filing and disclosure obligations and signals potential control or influence, much like having the keys to a car implies you can drive it even if it’s registered to someone else.





G9001E102

(CUSIP Number)
John C. Malone
c/o Liberty Latin America, 1550 Wewatta Street, Suite 810
Denver, CO, 80202
3039256000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/11/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note (1) to Rows 7, 9 and 11: Consists of (i) 49,729 Class A common shares and 742,148 Class B common shares held in a revocable trust (the "LM Revocable Trust") with respect to which the Reporting Person and his wife, Mrs. Leslie Malone ("Mrs. Malone") are trustees (Mrs. Malone has the right to revoke such trust at any time, and Mr. Malone disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the LM Revocable Trust), (ii) 1,815,283 Class A common shares and 7,421 Class B common shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Person, (iii) 766,939 Class B common shares held by a trust (the "Malone Trust") with respect to which the Reporting Person is a co-trustee and, with his wife, retains a unitrust interest in the trust (the Reporting Person retains sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the common shares held by the Malone Trust) and (iv) 61,059 Class A common shares currently held by GCI Liberty, Inc. ("GCIL"), of which the Reporting Person is Chairman of the Board of Directors and beneficially owns voting shares representing approximately 53.7% of the voting power based on outstanding shares as of April 30, 2026, which the Reporting Person intends to acquire from GCIL. Each Class B common share is convertible, at the option of the holder, into one Class A common share. Note (2) to Rows 8, 10 and 11: Consists of Class A common shares issuable upon conversion of (i) 11,108 Class B common shares held by a trust managed by an independent trustee and the Reporting Person's adult son, who is also the beneficiary of that trust and (ii) 8,141 Class B common shares held by another trust managed by an independent trustee, of which the beneficiary is the Reporting Person's adult daughter. Note (3) to Row 13: Based upon approximately 37.8 million Class A common shares and 2.5 million Class B common shares, in each case, outstanding as of April 30, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 7, 2026, and, as required by Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Note (4) to Row 13: Each Class A common share is entitled to one vote, whereas each Class B common share is entitled to ten votes. Accordingly, in the election of directors of the Issuer, the Reporting Person may be deemed to beneficially own voting equity securities representing approximately 27.4% of the voting power of the Issuer, based on the number of shares outstanding specified above in Note 3 and assuming that the Reporting Person has not converted any of his Class B common shares into Class A common shares.


SCHEDULE 13D


Malone John C
Signature:/s/ John C. Malone
Name/Title:John C. Malone
Date:05/11/2026

FAQ

How many Liberty Latin America (LILA) shares does John C. Malone beneficially own?

John C. Malone beneficially owns 3,461,828 Class A common shares of Liberty Latin America. This figure includes shares directly held, shares in various trusts, and Class B shares assumed converted into Class A under Rule 13d-3 for reporting purposes.

What percentage of Liberty Latin America (LILA) does John C. Malone control?

Malone’s 3,461,828 Class A common shares represent about 8.8% of Liberty Latin America’s Class A equity. Because Class B shares carry ten votes each, he may be deemed to control approximately 27.4% of the company’s total voting power as of April 30, 2026.

Why did John C. Malone file Amendment No. 1 to his Liberty Latin America (LILA) Schedule 13D?

Amendment No. 1 updates Item 4 to reflect Malone’s offer to buy GCI Liberty’s 6% equity interest and the termination of discussions about a larger strategic transaction. It also refreshes his beneficial ownership details and confirms his current investment purpose in holding the shares.

Does John C. Malone plan further transactions in Liberty Latin America (LILA) shares?

Malone states he has no present plans for additional acquisitions or dispositions beyond those described. However, he reserves the right to change his intentions, potentially buying more or selling some holdings based on factors like company performance, opportunities, taxes, liquidity, and market conditions.

How are Liberty Latin America (LILA) Class A and Class B shares treated in Malone’s ownership?

Each Class B share is convertible into one Class A share and carries ten votes versus one vote for Class A. Malone’s reported beneficial ownership assumes conversion of his and related trusts’ Class B shares, which significantly increases his voting power relative to his economic stake.