Weatherford International PLC received an amended ownership report showing that Capital Research Global Investors beneficially owns 4,066,700 shares of its common stock, representing 5.7% of the class based on 71,730,033 shares believed outstanding.
Capital Research Global Investors has sole power to vote and dispose of these shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The position is reported as being acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Weatherford.
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Capital Research reports a passive 5.7% stake in Weatherford.
Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 4,066,700 Weatherford common shares, equal to 5.7% of the company’s 71,730,033 shares believed outstanding. The filer has sole voting and dispositive power over this stake and no shared authority.
The filing states the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control. This indicates a passive institutional holding rather than an activist position, which typically has limited direct governance implications beyond adding a sizable, long‑only shareholder.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
Weatherford International PLC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
G48833118
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G48833118
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Capital Research Global 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
4,066,700.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,066,700.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,066,700.00
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)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Weatherford International PLC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2000 St James Place, Houston, TX 77056, United States of America
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Capital Research Global Investors
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G48833118
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:
4,066,700 **
**Capital Research Global Investors ("CRGI") 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"). CRGI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital Research Global Investors." CRGI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 4,066,700 shares or 5.7% of the 71,730,033 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.7 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
4,066,700
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4,066,700
(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.
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.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.
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 Research Global Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Vice President and Senior Counsel II, Capital Research and Management Company
What stake in Weatherford International (WFRD) does Capital Research Global Investors report?
Capital Research Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 4,066,700 Weatherford common shares, representing 5.7% of the outstanding class. This percentage is based on 71,730,033 Weatherford shares believed to be outstanding at the time referenced in the ownership statement.
Does Capital Research Global Investors have voting control over its Weatherford (WFRD) shares?
Capital Research Global Investors reports sole power to vote 4,066,700 Weatherford shares and sole power to dispose of them. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power, indicating centralized decision-making authority within the reporting investment management entities.
Is Capital Research Global Investors acting as an activist in Weatherford (WFRD)?
The filing states the Weatherford shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control. This language characterizes Capital Research Global Investors as a passive institutional holder, rather than an activist investor seeking control-related outcomes.
How many Weatherford (WFRD) shares are used to calculate Capital Research’s 5.7% ownership?
Capital Research Global Investors bases its 5.7% ownership figure on 71,730,033 Weatherford common shares believed to be outstanding. Its beneficial holding of 4,066,700 shares is measured against this total share count to derive the reported ownership percentage.
Which entities are associated with Capital Research’s Weatherford (WFRD) position?
Capital Research Global Investors is a division of Capital Research and Management Company and related investment management entities. The filing also notes that SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. has rights to dividends or sale proceeds associated with more than 5% of the Weatherford share class.
What certification does Capital Research provide about its Weatherford (WFRD) holdings?
The signatory certifies the Weatherford securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence issuer control, and not in connection with any control-related transaction, other than activities solely tied to a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.
