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Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) is the issuer in a Schedule 13G reporting Capital International Investors’ beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 common shares, or 8.2% of the class, as of September 30, 2026. The disclosure says 35,645,053 shares were believed to be outstanding. Capital International Investors reported sole voting and dispositive power over all 2,915,773 shares and zero shared voting or dispositive power. It is described as a division of Capital Research and Management Company and affiliated investment management entities.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:2,915,773 sharesPercent of class:8.2%Shares believed outstanding:35,645,053 shares+4 more
7 metrics
Beneficially owned shares2,915,773 sharesCapital International Investors; as of September 30, 2026
Percent of class8.2%Capital International Investors’ reported beneficial ownership
Shares believed outstanding35,645,053 sharesShare count cited in calculating the reported ownership percentage
Sole voting power2,915,773 sharesCapital International Investors’ reported ownership
Sole dispositive power2,915,773 sharesCapital International Investors’ reported ownership
Shared voting power0 sharesCapital International Investors’ reported ownership
Shared dispositive power0 sharesCapital International Investors’ reported ownership
Key Terms
beneficial owner, Sole Dispositive Power
2 terms
beneficial ownerregulatory
"CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner"
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 Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 2,915,773.00"
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.
FAQ
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How many MEI shares did Capital International Investors report owning?
Capital International Investors reported beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 MEI common shares, equal to 8.2% of the class, as of September 30, 2026.
Which other entity is named in MEI’s ownership-on-behalf disclosure?
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. is named in the disclosure concerning ownership of more than 5% on behalf of another person.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Methode Electronics, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
591520200
(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):
591520200
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
2,915,773.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,915,773.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,915,773.00
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)
8.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Methode Electronics, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
25650 WEST ELEVEN MILE ROAD, SOUTHFILED, MI 48034
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):
591520200
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:
2,915,773 **
**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 2,915,773 shares or 8.2% of the 35,645,053 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
8.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,915,773
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,915,773
(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.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.
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.
