An Irish ultra-low-cost airline and one of Europe's largest carriers, Ryanair flies millions of passengers a year to dozens of countries on a no-frills, pay-for-extras model. It was founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Tony Ryan and his family, and was first incorporated under the name "Danren Enterprises" before taking the Ryan family name. Its first flight, in 1985, was a 15-seat turboprop hop from Waterford, Ireland, to London Gatwick.
Ryanair announces total voting rights of 1,037,964,753 ordinary shares as of 31 July 2026
Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator for determining whether they must notify their interest in Ryanair under the Transparency Regulations or the Central Bank rules.
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Ryanair's issued share capital as at 31 July 2026 consisted of 1,037,964,753 Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of €0.006 each.
Ryanair holds no Ordinary Shares in treasury, so the total number of shares with voting rights is 1,037,964,753.
The announcement was signed by Company Secretary Juliusz Komorek and filed on 4 August 2026.
Capital Group decreases Ryanair Holdings stake below 17% voting rights threshold
Following the transaction, Capital Group holds 16.91% of total voting rights, down from 17.03% in the previous notification.
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The Capital Group Companies, Inc. crossed below the 17.00% voting rights threshold in Ryanair Holdings PLC on 24 July 2026, notifying the issuer on 27 July 2026.
The stake comprises 175,766,571 voting rights: 149,145,848 (14.35%) in depositary receipts and 26,620,723 (2.56%) in ordinary shares.
Capital Research and Management Company, a subsidiary, also decreased below 17.00% and holds 16.91% of voting rights.
The shares are managed on behalf of clients, including American Funds Fundamental Investors (3.82%), and are not owned for Capital Group's own account.