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Artisan lifts Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) voting stake above 5% threshold

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Ryanair Holdings plc reports that Artisan Partners Limited Partnership has increased its voting stake above the 5% disclosure threshold. On 29-May-2026, Artisan held 5.113% of Ryanair's voting rights, representing 53,256,629 voting rights out of a total 1,041,512,598. This compares with a previous notified position of 4.022%. All voting exposure is held directly through shares, with no additional position via financial instruments, and the holding is owned through a chain of Artisan-controlled entities.

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Artisan voting stake 5.113% of voting rights Resulting situation on 29-May-2026
Previous Artisan stake 4.022% of voting rights Position of previous notification
Artisan voting rights count 53,256,629 voting rights Ryanair ordinary shares ISIN IE00BYTBXV33
Total Ryanair voting rights 1,041,512,598 voting rights Issuer total at threshold-crossing date
Threshold crossed Above 5% voting rights Major holdings disclosure level
Threshold-crossing date 29-May-2026 Date voting stake exceeded 5%
Notification date 02-JUN-2026 Date issuer was notified
major holdings financial
"Standard form for notification of major holdings"
Major holdings are the largest assets—such as specific stocks, bonds, cash positions, or other investments—that make up a significant share of a fund’s or investor’s portfolio. They matter because these big positions largely determine performance and risk; like the star players on a team, they can swing returns and reveal whether an investment is heavily concentrated in a particular company, industry, or strategy.
voting rights financial
"existing shares to which voting rights are attached"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
financial instruments financial
"An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
Central Bank of Ireland regulatory
"to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the Central Bank of Ireland"
proxy voting financial
"In case of proxy voting"
Proxy voting is a process that allows investors to have their voting power on company decisions exercised by someone else if they cannot attend meetings in person. It ensures that their opinions are still represented, similar to authorizing someone else to vote on their behalf at an election. This helps investors influence company actions even when they cannot be physically present.
voting rights attached to shares financial
"Voting rights attached to shares Class/type ofshares"
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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 June 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
 
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the Central Bank of Ireland)i


1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attachedii:
Ryanair Holdings PLC (LEI: 635400BR2ROC1FVEBQ56)
Address: Ryanair Dublin Office, Airside Business Park Swords, Dublin, IE-D, K67NY94, IE
 
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 financial instruments
[ ] An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
[ ] Other (please specify)iii:
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligationiv :
 
Name:Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
City and country of registered office (if applicable):Registered Office: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of AmericaBusiness Office: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
 
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)v:
Bank of New York – New York – United States of America
Brown Brothers Harriman – Boston – United States of America
CIBC Mellon – Toronto – CanadaFidelity – Lewisville – United States of America
HSBC - Hong Kong
JPMorgan Chase – Dallas – United States of America
Mellon Bank – Pittsburgh – United States of America
Northern Trust – Chicago – United States of America
RBC Investor & Treasury Services – Toronto – Canada
State Street Bank – Luxembourg
State Street Bank – Boston – United States of America
State Street Bank – Kansas City – United States of America
US Bank – St. Louis – United States of America
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedvi:
29-May-2026
 
6. Date on which issuer notified:
02-JUN-2026
 
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
Above 5%
 
 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 issuervii
 
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
5.113%
n/a
5.113%
1,041,512,598
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
4.022%
n/a
4.022%
 
 
  
9. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedviii:
 
A: Voting rights attached to shares
 
Class/type ofshares
ISIN code (if possible)
Number of voting rightsix
 
% of voting rights
 
Direct
 
 
Indirect
 
 
Direct
 
 
Indirect
 
IE00BYTBXV33
 
 
53,256,629
 
5.113%
SUBTOTAL A
 
53,256,629
5.113%
 
 
B 1: Financial Instruments according to Regulation 17(1)(a) of the Regulations
 
Type of financial instrument
Expirationdatex
Exercise/ Conversion Periodxi
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted.
% of voting rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUBTOTAL B.1
 
 
 
 
 
B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to Regulation 17(1)(b) of the Regulations
 
Type of financial instrument
 
Expirationdatex
Exercise/ Conversion Period xi
Physical or cash settlementxii
Number of voting rights
% of voting rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.xiii
 
[X ] Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entityxiv:
 
Namexv
% 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
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
 
 
 
 
Artisan Partners Holdings LP
 
 
 
 
Artisan Investments GP LLC
 
 
 
 
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
 
5.113%
n/a
5.113%
 
11. In case of proxy voting: [name of the proxy holder] will cease to hold [% and number] voting rights as of [date]
 
 
 
12. Additional informationxvi:
 
 
 
  
Done at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America on June 2, 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: 02 June, 2026
 
 
By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____
 
 
 
Juliusz Komorek
 
Company Secretary

FAQ

What ownership change in Ryanair (RYAAY) did Artisan Partners report?

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership reported lifting its voting stake in Ryanair to 5.113%. This equals 53,256,629 voting rights in the airline, crossing the key 5% disclosure threshold under Irish major holdings rules.

When did Artisan Partners cross the 5% voting rights threshold in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

The 5% voting rights threshold in Ryanair was crossed on 29-May-2026. Ryanair was formally notified on 02-JUN-2026 via a standard TR-1 major holdings notification filed with the Central Bank of Ireland and the issuer.

How many Ryanair voting rights does Artisan Partners control after this change?

Artisan Partners controls 53,256,629 Ryanair voting rights after the change. This corresponds to 5.113% of the company’s total 1,041,512,598 voting rights, all held via ordinary shares with ISIN IE00BYTBXV33.

Did Artisan’s Ryanair position involve financial instruments or only shares?

Artisan’s Ryanair position involves only direct voting rights attached to shares. The TR-1 shows 5.113% voting rights from shares and records no additional exposure through financial instruments or similar economic arrangements.

What was Artisan Partners’ previous notified stake in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

Artisan Partners’ previous notified stake in Ryanair was 4.022% of voting rights. The new 5.113% holding indicates an increase that pushed the investor above the 5% major shareholding notification threshold.

Who ultimately controls the Ryanair voting rights held by Artisan Partners?

The Ryanair voting rights are held through an Artisan control chain. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., Artisan Partners Holdings LP and Artisan Investments GP LLC sit above Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, which directly holds the 5.113% voting stake.