Harris Associates L.P. Establishes 5.7% Passive Stake in ICON plc

On May 15, 2026, Harris Associates L.P. and its general partner, Harris Associates, Inc., filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a new 5.7% passive stake in ICON plc (ICLR). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the Chicago-based investment adviser reported beneficial ownership of 4,351,317 ordinary shares. The filing indicates that Harris Associates L.P. holds sole dispositive power over all 4,351,317 shares and sole voting power over 4,349,124 shares. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business, and the filing includes a certification that the acquisition was not intended to change or influence the control of the issuer. This position represents a significant increase from a previously reported 0.0% ownership, establishing Harris Associates as a major institutional shareholder in the Dublin-headquartered clinical research organization. The total value of the position at the time of the filing was approximately $506.4 million.