Paymentus Holdings, Inc. Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 9) reports that Capital International Investors beneficially owns 6,874,791 shares of common stock, representing 10.9% of the 62,862,265 shares believed to be outstanding. The filing lists sole voting and dispositive power over the shares and names affiliated investment management entities and SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. as a related investor. The amendment is signed by Aaron Espin on 05/13/2026.
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Large passive stake disclosed: 6.87M shares (10.9%).
Capital International Investors is reported as the beneficial owner of 6,874,791 common shares, equal to 10.9% of the stated 62,862,265 shares believed outstanding. The disclosure identifies sole voting and dispositive power for that entire position.
Holding scale implies a meaningful institutional stake; subsequent filings may show changes in position or voting intentions but timing and intent are not stated in the excerpt.
Filing is an ownership amendment naming affiliated entities and a fund.
The Schedule 13G/A amendment enumerates affiliated investment management entities that comprise Capital International Investors and references SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. as a related investor for ownership reporting purposes. The form states voting and dispositive authority explicitly.
Required compliance elements—beneficial owner, share count, percent of class, and signature dated 05/13/2026—are present; no statements of intent or transactions appear in this excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:6,874,791 sharesPercent of class:10.9%Shares believed outstanding:62,862,265 shares
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Beneficial ownership6,874,791 sharesAmount beneficially owned as stated in the amendment
Percent of class10.9%Percent of class based on 62,862,265 shares believed outstanding
Shares believed outstanding62,862,265 sharesStated in the filing as the shares believed to be outstanding
Key Terms
beneficially owned, SCHEDULE 13G/A, sole dispositive power
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beneficially ownedregulatory
"CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 6,874,791 shares"
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.
SCHEDULE 13G/Aregulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Paymentus Holdings, Inc."
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.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,874,791"
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.
What stake does Capital International Investors report in PAY?
Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 6,874,791 shares, equal to 10.9% of the company. The filing states sole voting and sole dispositive power over those shares, as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.
Does the filing show who controls the reported PAY shares?
Yes. The amendment names affiliated investment management entities under Capital International Investors and states they hold sole voting and dispositive power. It also identifies SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. in the ownership disclosure.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for PAY?
The filing is signed by Aaron Espin, Senior Vice President, with a signature date of 05/13/2026. The cover lists 03/31/2026 in the header but the signature date is the executed amendment date.
Does this amendment disclose purchases or sales of PAY stock?
No. The provided excerpt reports beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive power; it does not disclose any purchase or sale transactions or changes in position within the excerpt.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 9)
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
70439P108
(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):
70439P108
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
6,874,791.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
6,874,791.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,874,791.00
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)
10.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
11605 N. COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD, SUITE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
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 No.:
70439P108
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:
6,874,791 **
**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 6,874,791 shares or 10.9% of the 62,862,265 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
10.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
6,874,791
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6,874,791
(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.
