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Capital International Investors holds 10.1% of Watsco (NYSE: WSO) shares

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital International Investors amends Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 3,540,962 shares of Watsco, Inc. common stock, representing 10.1% of 34,944,441 shares outstanding as stated in the filing. The filing breaks out voting and dispositive powers, showing sole voting power of 3,490,923 shares and sole dispositive power of 3,540,962 shares. The amendment is signed by a Senior Vice President on behalf of Capital International Investors.

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Large passive stake disclosed: 10.1% of Watsco's common shares.

Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 3,540,962 shares, equal to 10.1% of the company's 34,944,441 shares outstanding. The filing specifies sole voting power of 3,490,923 and sole dispositive power of 3,540,962.

The filing is an ownership disclosure amendment; cash‑flow treatment and intent are not stated in the excerpt. Subsequent public filings or disclosures would be the source for any change in stake or voting plans.

Holds controlling voting block within a large institutional position.

The filing attributes both voting and dispositive powers to the investment management entities operating as Capital International Investors, indicating centralized control over trades and votes for the disclosed shares.

Because the filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment, it functions as a reporting update; it does not state activist intent or planned governance actions.

Beneficial ownership 3,540,962 shares reported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class 10.1% of 34,944,441 shares outstanding
Sole voting power 3,490,923 shares voting power reported by filer
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 3 ) Watsco, Inc. Common Stock"
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 ownership financial
"CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 3,540,962 shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,540,962"
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.





942622200

(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)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



Capital International Investors
Signature:Aaron Espin
Name/Title:Senior Vice President
Date:05/13/2026

FAQ

What stake does Capital International Investors hold in WSO?

Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 3,540,962 shares, equal to 10.1% of 34,944,441 shares outstanding as stated in the filing.

How much voting power does Capital International Investors report for WSO shares?

The filing states sole voting power for 3,490,923 shares and shared voting power of 0 shares for the reported position.

Does the Schedule 13G/A show who filed for Capital International Investors?

Yes. The filing lists the filing person as Capital International Investors and identifies affiliated investment management entities and a signature by a Senior Vice President.

Is the reported position active or passive according to this filing?

The amendment reports beneficial ownership and power allocations; it does not state whether the position is passive or active in governance or trading decisions within the provided excerpt.

What is the dispositive power reported in the filing?

The filing shows sole dispositive power over 3,540,962 shares and shared dispositive power of 0 shares for the reported holdings.