Major holder in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) cuts voting stake to 4.98%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rentokil Initial plc has reported a change in a major shareholding position via a TR-1 notification. A shareholder’s total voting interest has moved to 4.98% of voting rights, all held through ordinary shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11. This represents 125,795,910 voting rights now held in the company.

The holding was previously disclosed at 5.01% of voting rights, so the latest notification reflects a small reduction that takes the position just below the 5% disclosure threshold. The update does not involve any financial instruments such as options or other derivatives, as all notified voting rights are attached directly to shares.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 2026

Commission File Number: 001-41524

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Rentokil Initial plc

(Registrant’s name)

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Compass House

Manor Royal

Crawley

West Sussex RH10 9PY

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

Holding(s) in Company dated 19 January 2026

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Issuer Details

ISIN

 GB00B082RF11

Issuer Name

 RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC

UK or Non-UK Issuer

 UK

2. Reason for Notification

 An acquisition or disposal of voting rights

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

 Independent Franchise Partners, LLP

City of registered office (if applicable)

 London

Country of registered office (if applicable)

 United Kingdom

4. Details of the shareholder

Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

 15-Jan-2026

6. Date on which Issuer notified

 16-Jan-2026

7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation

	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)	Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	4.980000	0.000000	4.980000	125795910
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	5.010000	0.000000	5.010000

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

8A. Voting rights attached to shares

Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)	Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)	% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB00B082RF11		125795910		4.980000
Sub Total 8.A	125795910		4.980000%

8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B1

8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Physical or cash settlement	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

1. Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.

Ultimate controlling person Name of controlled undertaking % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold

10. In case of proxy voting

Name of the proxy holder

The number and % of voting rights held

The date until which the voting rights will be held

11. Additional Information

12. Date of Completion

 16-Jan-2026

13. Place Of Completion

 United Kingdom

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: 19 January 2026	RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC
	/s/ Rachel Canham
	Name: Rachel Canham
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What major shareholding change was disclosed in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)'s Form 6-K?

The filing shows a shareholder’s holding in Rentokil Initial plc has changed to 4.98% of voting rights, corresponding to 125,795,910 voting rights attached to ordinary shares.

How does the new holding compare to the previous position in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)?

The new position is 4.98% of voting rights, down from a previously notified level of 5.01% of voting rights, indicating a small reduction in the shareholder’s stake.

Does the notified position in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) include any financial instruments?

No. The notification shows 4.98% of voting rights held through shares and 0.00% through financial instruments, meaning only ordinary shares are involved.

How many Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) shares are linked to the notified voting rights?

The TR-1 notification states that 125,795,910 voting rights are attached to ordinary shares of Rentokil Initial plc with ISIN GB00B082RF11.

Why is the 5% threshold important for Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) shareholders?

The notification shows the stake moving from 5.01% to 4.98%, crossing below the 5% threshold, which is a key disclosure level under major shareholding rules and triggers a TR-1 filing.

What type of document did Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) furnish to the SEC?

Rentokil Initial plc furnished a Form 6-K containing a UK TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings, reporting the updated 4.98% voting interest.