Capital World Investors reports 7.4% stake in Ryanair

Ryanair Holdings PLC: Capital World Investors amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 77,632,135 shares, equal to 7.4% of the 1,043,931,708 shares the filing states are believed outstanding.

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Ryanair Holdings PLC: Capital World Investors amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 77,632,135 shares, equal to 7.4% of the 1,043,931,708 shares the filing states are believed outstanding. The filing shows sole voting power over 77,282,790 shares and sole dispositive power over 77,632,135 shares. It notes 38,800,029 Depository Receipts representing 77,600,058 Ordinary Shares. The amendment is signed by Jae Won Chung on 05/13/2026.

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Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake reported: 7.4% ownership in Ryanair.

Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 7.4% of the issuer, totaling 77,632,135 shares as of the amendment. The filing specifies sole voting power for 77,282,790 shares and sole dispositive power for 77,632,135 shares.

Holder structure is described across investment management entities under the "Capital World Investors" name. Subsequent filings or disclosures will show any changes to voting or disposition; this amendment records the current position.

Compliance & SEC Filings Specialist

Amendment updates beneficial ownership disclosure and entity attribution.

The Schedule 13G/A attributes ownership to Capital World Investors and details affiliated investment management entities. The filing binds the numbers to a clear voting and dispositive-power breakdown, consistent with passive investor reporting conventions.

Signatory is identified as Jae Won Chung, 05/13/2026, with the filing reflecting holdings across Depository Receipts and Ordinary Shares as disclosed.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 77,632,135 shares Percent of class: 7.4% Shares outstanding (stated): 1,043,931,708 shares +3 more

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Beneficial ownership 77,632,135 shares reported beneficially owned

Percent of class 7.4% of 1,043,931,708 shares believed outstanding

Shares outstanding (stated) 1,043,931,708 shares shares believed to be outstanding (as stated)

Sole voting power 77,282,790 shares sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 77,632,135 shares sole power to dispose or direct the disposition

Depository Receipts 38,800,029 DRs representing 77,600,058 Ordinary Shares

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial owner, Depository Receipts, Sole dispositive power

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1 ) Ryanair Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares"

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.

Beneficial owner financial

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 77,632,135 shares"

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.

Depository Receipts financial

"Shares reported include 38,800,029 Depository Receipts"

A depository receipt is a tradable certificate issued by a bank that represents ownership of shares held in a foreign company, letting investors buy and sell those shares on their local stock market without dealing with the foreign exchange and custody details. Think of it as a local receipt for a piece of a foreign company kept in a secure vault abroad; it matters because it makes international investing easier, often increases liquidity, and can affect dividend payments and currency risk.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 77,632,135"

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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What stake does Capital World Investors hold in Ryanair (RYAAY)?

Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 77,632,135 shares, equal to 7.4% of the class. The filing states this is of 1,043,931,708 shares believed outstanding as provided in the amendment.

How much voting power does Capital World Investors report for RYAAY?

The amendment reports sole voting power over 77,282,790 shares and shared voting power of 0. It separately reports sole dispositive power of 77,632,135 shares.

What are the Depository Receipts mentioned in the filing?

The filing notes 38,800,029 Depository Receipts, which the filer says represent 77,600,058 Ordinary Shares. These figures are included in the reported beneficial ownership totals in the amendment.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for RYAAY and when?

The amendment is signed by Jae Won Chung, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, dated 05/13/2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 01:55 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Ryanair Holdings PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

G7727C186

(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): G7727C186

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital World 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 77,282,790.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 77,632,135.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

77,632,135.00

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)

7.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ryanair Holdings PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: C/O Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office, Dublin Airport, Dublin, County Dublin 3538444440, Ireland
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital World Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Ordinary Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: G7727C186
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: 77,632,135 ** **Capital World Investors ("CWI") 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"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 77,632,135 shares or 7.4% of the 1,043,931,708 shares believed to be outstanding. Shares reported include 38,800,029 Depository Receipts, which represent 77,600,058 Ordinary Shares.
(b)	Percent of class: 7.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 77,282,790
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 77,632,135
	(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.
	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.

Capital World Investors

Signature:	Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:	Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	05/13/2026