State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 4,995,259 shares of STERIS PLC, representing 5.1% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states shared voting power of 3,198,310 shares and shared dispositive power of 4,992,076.
The Schedule 13G lists multiple State Street-related entities as holders and is signed by a senior company officer on 05/12/2026. The filing discloses ownership on behalf of clients and affiliated investment-adviser and trustee entities.
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Insights
State Street holds a passive, just-over-5% position in STERIS as of quarter-end.
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 4,995,259 shares, equal to 5.1% as of 03/31/2026, with 3,198,310 shares carrying shared voting power. The position is disclosed on a Schedule 13G, a form typically used for passive investors.
Ownership is held across multiple State Street entities named in the filing; the excerpt attributes holdings to investment-adviser and trust entities. Future transaction activity will depend on how these client mandates and trustee accounts are managed.
Key Figures
Report date:03/31/2026Beneficially owned:4,995,259 sharesPercent of class:5.1%+3 more
6 metrics
Report date03/31/2026Ownership measured as of quarter end
Beneficially owned4,995,259 sharesTotal beneficial ownership reported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class5.1%Percent of STERIS common stock beneficially owned
Shared voting power3,198,310 sharesShares for which State Street reports shared voting power
Shared dispositive power4,992,076 sharesShares for which State Street reports shared dispositive power
Signature date05/12/2026Filing signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer
"Item 1(a) names issuer and the header shows form type Schedule 13G"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
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.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Item 4(c)(iv) | Shared power to dispose: 4,992,076.00"
investment adviser (IA)regulatory
"Item 7 lists SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (IA) among affiliates"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
STERIS PLC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
G8473T100
(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):
G8473T100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
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
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,198,310.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
4,992,076.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,995,259.00
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)
5.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
STERIS PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
5960 HEISLEY ROAD, MENTOR, OHIO, 44060
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
G8473T100
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:
4995259.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5.1 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,198,310
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,992,076
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.
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.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (BK);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);STATE STREET SAUDI ARABIA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
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 State Street report in STERIS (STE)?
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 4,995,259 shares, equal to 5.1% of STERIS common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists shared voting power of 3,198,310 shares and shared dispositive power of 4,992,076 shares.
Which State Street entities are named in the Schedule 13G?
The filing names multiple affiliates, including SSGA Funds Management, State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Global Advisors entities. These affiliates are listed as the subsidiaries or accounts through which the position is held.
Is the Schedule 13G filing a passive disclosure or an active intent to influence STERIS?
This Schedule 13G is a passive disclosure form; it indicates beneficial ownership without asserting active control. The filing categorizes the position as held on behalf of clients and affiliated advisory/trust entities.
What voting and dispositive powers does State Street report?
State Street reports shared voting power of 3,198,310 shares and shared dispositive power of 4,992,076 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power claimed in the excerpt.
When were the ownership figures reported and who signed the filing?
The ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026 and the Schedule 13G is signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer on 05/12/2026.
