Capital World Investors (VIAV) reports 9.19M Viavi shares, a 3.8% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its affiliates, reports beneficial ownership of 9,193,685 shares of Viavi Solutions Inc. common stock on an amended Schedule 13G. This represents 3.8% of the 245,018,981 shares believed to be outstanding.

Capital World Investors has sole voting and dispositive power over all 9,193,685 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The reported holdings include 525,000 Corporate Convertible/Exchangeable Debts, which represent 38,078 shares of common stock.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 9,193,685 shares Percent of class: 3.8% Shares outstanding baseline: 245,018,981 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 9,193,685 shares Common stock of Viavi Solutions Inc. beneficially owned by Capital World Investors

Percent of class 3.8% Portion of Viavi Solutions Inc. common stock class held by Capital World Investors

Shares outstanding baseline 245,018,981 shares Viavi Solutions Inc. common shares believed to be outstanding used for ownership calculation

Convertible/Exchangeable Debts 525,000 units Corporate Convertible/Exchangeable Debts representing part of the reported holdings

Shares from convertible debt 38,078 shares Common shares represented by 525,000 Corporate Convertible/Exchangeable Debts

Key Terms

beneficial owner, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, Corporate Convertible/ Exchangeable Debts, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial owner financial

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 9,193,685 shares or 3.8%"

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.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 9,193,685.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

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.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 9,193,685 shares on an amended 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.

Corporate Convertible/ Exchangeable Debts financial

"Shares reported include 525,000 Corporate Convertible/ Exchangeable Debts, which represent 38,078 Common Stock"

voting power financial

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 9,193,685"

Voting power is the ability shareholders have to influence a company's major decisions—like electing the board, approving mergers, or changing corporate rules—based on the voting rights attached to the shares they hold. For investors it matters because greater voting power is like holding more keys to a building: it gives you a stronger say over management choices and the company’s strategy, which can affect future value and risk.

FAQ

What percentage of Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) does Capital World Investors currently own?

Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 3.8% of Viavi Solutions Inc. common stock, corresponding to 9,193,685 shares out of 245,018,981 shares believed to be outstanding, as disclosed in the amended Schedule 13G.

How many Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) shares does Capital World Investors control?

Capital World Investors is deemed the beneficial owner of 9,193,685 shares of Viavi Solutions Inc. common stock, with sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all of these shares, and no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

Does Capital World Investors have shared voting power in Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV)?

No. Capital World Investors reports 0 shares with shared voting power in Viavi Solutions Inc. It reports sole voting power over 9,193,685 shares and sole dispositive power over the same number, with no shared dispositive power.

How many Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) shares are tied to convertible or exchangeable debt held by Capital World Investors?

Capital World Investors’ reported holdings include 525,000 Corporate Convertible/Exchangeable Debts, which represent 38,078 shares of Viavi Solutions Inc. common stock. These shares are included within the total 9,193,685 shares beneficially owned.

Why does Capital World Investors report owning 5 percent or less of Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV)?

Capital World Investors states it beneficially owns 3.8% of Viavi Solutions Inc.’s common stock, which is 5 percent or less of the class. This is based on 245,018,981 shares of common stock believed to be outstanding.

Who signed the beneficial ownership report for Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) on behalf of Capital World Investors?

The report was signed by Timothy J. Moon, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, on 08/11/2026, certifying the disclosed beneficial ownership information for Capital World Investors.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 05:42 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 05:40 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Viavi Solutions Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

925550105

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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): 925550105

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 9,193,685.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 9,193,685.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

9,193,685.00

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)

3.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Viavi Solutions Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1445 South Spectrum Blvd, Suite 102, Chandler, AZ 85286
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: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 925550105
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: 9,193,685 ** **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 9,193,685 shares or 3.8% of the 245,018,981 shares believed to be outstanding. Shares reported include 525,000 Corporate Convertible/ Exchangeable Debts, which represent 38,078 Common Stock.
(b)	Percent of class: 3.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 9,193,685
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9,193,685
	(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.

Capital World Investors

Signature:	Timothy J. Moon
Name/Title:	Vice President and Senior Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	08/11/2026