Philip Morris International Inc. ownership disclosure: Capital International Investors amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 74,180,496 shares, representing 4.8% of the 1,558,530,268 shares believed outstanding. The filing shows sole voting power for 73,091,357 shares and sole dispositive power for 74,180,496 shares.
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Insights
CII reports a passive 4.8% stake with sole voting and dispositive control.
Capital International Investors' amendment states beneficial ownership of 74,180,496 shares and a 4.8% stake of the 1,558,530,268 shares believed outstanding. The filing characterizes the holding as passive under Schedule 13G/A conventions.
Holding size is below common activist thresholds; subsequent SEC filings would show any change in intent or additional disclosure.
Voting and dispositive power are concentrated within CII's management structure.
The amendment attributes sole voting power for 73,091,357 shares and sole dispositive power for 74,180,496 shares to Capital International Investors and its affiliated investment management entities. The text lists the managing entities that collectively provide services under the CII name.
Any change from passive to active status would require a different disclosure form; monitor future amendments for shifts in intent.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:74,180,496 sharesPercent of class:4.8%Shares believed outstanding:1,558,530,268 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficial ownership74,180,496 sharesamount beneficially owned as stated in the amendment
Percent of class4.8%percent of class based on 1,558,530,268 shares believed outstanding
Shares believed outstanding1,558,530,268 sharesshares believed to be outstanding used to compute percent
Sole voting power73,091,357 sharesshares for which filer has sole power to vote
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Capital International Investors amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership"
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
"CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 74,180,496 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.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 74,180,496"
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.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Philip Morris International Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
718172109
(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):
718172109
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
73,091,357.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
74,180,496.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
74,180,496.00
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)
4.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Philip Morris International Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
677 Washington Blvd, Ste. 1100, Stamford, CT 6901
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.:
718172109
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:
74,180,496 **
**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 74,180,496 shares or 4.8% of the 1,558,530,268 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
4.8 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
73,091,357
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
74,180,496
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
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.
Not Applicable
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 Capital International Investors hold in Philip Morris (PM)?
Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 74,180,496 shares, equal to 4.8% of the 1,558,530,268 shares believed outstanding according to the amendment.
Does Capital International Investors have voting control over its Philip Morris shares?
The filing states sole voting power for 73,091,357 shares, indicating voting authority over most of its reported 74,180,496 beneficially owned shares.
What form was filed to report this ownership and why does it matter?
An amendment to Schedule 13G was filed; this form is used for passive institutional investors to disclose beneficial ownership when ownership exceeds certain thresholds.
Are the holdings shown as direct or through affiliated entities?
The amendment attributes ownership to Capital International Investors and its affiliated investment management entities, listing divisions and subsidiaries that collectively provide investment management services under the CII name.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed?
The filing bears a signature dated 05/13/2026 by Aaron Espin, Senior Vice President, certifying the amended disclosure.
