Capital International Investors filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC on November 11, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 shares of Methode Electronics, Inc. common stock as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Beneficial ownership: Capital International Investors disclosed beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 shares of Methode Electronics common stock.
  • Percent of class: The 2,915,773 shares represent 8.2% of the 35,645,053 shares believed to be outstanding, according to the filing.
  • Sole voting and dispositive power: Capital International Investors reported sole power to vote and dispose of all 2,915,773 shares, with zero shared voting or dispositive power.
  • Triggering event date: The date of the event requiring this filing was September 30, 2026.
  • Third-party beneficiary identified: SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. is identified in the filing as a person known to have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the reported securities.
  • Filer classification: Capital International Investors is identified as an investment adviser (type "IA") organized in Delaware.

Capital International Investors Discloses Large Passive Stake in Methode Electronics as of September 30, 2026

According to the Schedule 13G filing signed by Aaron Espin, Senior Vice President, on November 11, 2026, Capital International Investors ("CII") reported beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 shares of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) common stock. The filing states that CII is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates, including 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. These entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital International Investors."

The filing reports that CII holds sole voting power over all 2,915,773 shares and sole dispositive power over the same number, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. The aggregate beneficial ownership represents 8.2% of the 35,645,053 shares believed to be outstanding as of the September 30, 2026 event date, the filing states. Under Item 6, the filing identifies SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. as a person known to have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities.

The filer certified, as stated in Item 10, that "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." The filing was made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), and CII is classified as an investment adviser. Methode Electronics' principal executive offices are listed in the filing as 25650 West Eleven Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48034.

What Was Disclosed

Capital International Investors filed a Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,915,773 shares, or 8.2%, of Methode Electronics common stock as of September 30, 2026, with sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares and no shared power.