Capital Group cuts Ryanair (RYAAY) voting stake to 13.82% of rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc reports that investment manager The Capital Group Companies, Inc. has reduced its voting stake and fallen below the 14.00% disclosure threshold. A TR-1 major holdings notification was filed to record this change in a significant shareholder’s position.

Following the transaction on 17 February 2026, Capital Group’s total voting rights in Ryanair stand at 13.82%, down from 14.10%. This corresponds to 144,941,408 voting rights out of 1,048,584,016 total voting rights outstanding, mainly via depository receipts and a smaller holding of ordinary shares.

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Capital Group slightly reduces Ryanair voting stake

Ryanair Holdings plc discloses that The Capital Group Companies, Inc. has trimmed its voting interest from 14.10% to 13.82%, triggering a major holdings notification. This reflects a modest reduction rather than a complete strategic shift.

The resulting position equals 13.82% of Ryanair’s 1,048,584,016 total voting rights, or 144,941,408 votes mainly via depository receipts and some ordinary shares. The filing also shows Capital Research and Management Company below the 14.00% threshold.

The chain of controlled undertakings confirms Capital Research and Management Company as the key entity with 13.82% voting rights, and one associated mutual fund holding 3.66%. Subsequent ownership levels and any further changes will appear in future major shareholding notifications.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of February 2026

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual

reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934.

Yes   No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

   Standard Form TR-1

Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: Ryanair Holdings PLC
2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): [X] An acquisition or disposal of voting rights [ ] An acquisition or disposal of financialinstruments [ ] An event changing the breakdown of voting rights [ ] Other (please specify):
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation:
Name: The Capital Group Companies, Inc.	City and country of registered office (if applicable): Los Angeles, USA
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.): See Box 10
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached: 17 Feb 2026
6. Date on which issuer notified: 18 Feb 2026
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: The Capital Group Companies, Inc. decreased below 14.00% of total voting rights outstanding. Capital Research and Management Company decreased below 14.00% of total voting rights outstanding.

8. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
		% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 9.A)		% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 9.B.1 + 9.B.2)		Total of both in % (9.A + 9.B)			Total number of voting rights of issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached		13.82%		0.00%		13.82%			1,048,584,016
Position of previous notification (if applicable)		14.10%		0.00%		14.10%
9. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type of shares  ISIN code (if possible)	Number of voting rights							% of voting rights
	Direct		Indirect					Direct		Indirect
US7835132033 Depository Receipt			143,777,926							13.71%
IE00BYTBXV33 Ordinary Shares			1,163,482							0.11%
SUBTOTAL A	144,941,408							13.82%
B 1: Financial Instruments according to Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Regulations
Type of financial instrument	Expiration date		Exercise/ Conversion Period		Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted					% of voting rights
N/A
			SUBTOTAL B.1
B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to Regulation 17(1)(b) of the Regulations
Type of financial instrument	Expiration date		Exercise/ Conversion Period		Physical or cash settlement		Number of voting rights			% of voting rights
N/A
					SUBTOTAL B.2

10. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please tick the applicable box): [ ] Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer. [X] Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name	% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Capital Research and Management Company	13.82%		13.82%
Capital International, Inc.
Capital International Sarl
Capital International Limited
Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc.
American Funds Fundamental Investors (a mutual fund managed by Capital Research and Management Company)	3.66%		3.66%
Total	13.82%		13.82%

Done at Los Angeles on 18 Feb 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

Date: 19 February, 2026

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary

FAQ

What ownership change did Capital Group report in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

The Capital Group Companies, Inc. reported a small reduction in its Ryanair voting stake. Its interest fell from 14.10% to 13.82% of total voting rights, crossing below the 14.00% disclosure threshold and triggering a major holdings notification under applicable regulations.

How many Ryanair voting rights does Capital Group now hold?

Capital Group now holds 144,941,408 Ryanair voting rights. This represents 13.82% of the company’s 1,048,584,016 total voting rights outstanding, primarily through depository receipts plus a smaller position in ordinary shares, as detailed in the TR-1 notification tables.

When did Capital Group cross the 14% voting threshold in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

Capital Group crossed below the 14.00% voting threshold in Ryanair on 17 February 2026. Ryanair was notified on 18 February 2026, and this timing is recorded in the major holdings notification included within the Form 6-K filing.

Which Capital Group entity holds most of the Ryanair voting rights?

Capital Research and Management Company holds most of the Ryanair voting rights within Capital Group. It is listed with 13.82% of voting rights, while an associated mutual fund, American Funds Fundamental Investors, holds 3.66%, all within the disclosed control chain structure.

What securities does Capital Group hold to obtain voting rights in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

Capital Group’s Ryanair voting rights mainly arise from depository receipts and some ordinary shares. The filing lists 143,777,926 voting rights via depository receipts (ISIN US7835132033) and 1,163,482 via ordinary shares (ISIN IE00BYTBXV33), totaling 144,941,408 voting rights overall.