GIC updates Rentokil Initial stake to 6.103843% post-threshold

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rentokil Initial plc reported a TR-1 notification of major holdings from GIC Private Limited, indicating that on 09/10/2025 GIC’s total interest stood at 6.103843%, representing 154,185,504 voting rights.

The position comprises 5.814894% voting rights attached to shares (ISIN GB00B082RF11), split between 117,810,302 direct and 29,076,235 indirect voting rights, and 0.288949% via financial instruments classified as security lending, covering 7,298,967 voting rights. This reflects a decrease from the previous total of 6.485739% (6.021766% via shares and 0.463973% via instruments).

GIC retains discretion over voting power held through certain wholly owned investment entities, as outlined in the notification. The issuer was notified on 13/10/2025.

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Equity ownership & governance analyst

GIC trimmed its Rentokil stake to 6.103843%.

GIC Private Limited disclosed a total holding of 6.103843% in Rentokil Initial, equal to 154,185,504 voting rights as of 09/10/2025. The mix includes share-based voting rights of 5.814894% and financial instruments of 0.288949% labeled as Security Lending.

The share-based portion splits into 4.663834% direct and 1.151060% indirect, which clarifies control paths without indicating changes to corporate control. The previous total was 6.485739%, so the disclosure reflects a modest reduction.

Ownership notifications like this are routine transparency events under UK rules. Actual market impact depends on future trading by the holder; the filing provides the snapshot as of 09/10/2025 without further timing or intent.

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 October 2025

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 14 October 2025

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible)i
1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attachedii:			Rentokil Initial PLC
1b. Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer  (please mark with an "X" if appropriate)
Non-UK issuer
2. Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an "X")
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights						X
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
Other (please specify)iii:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligationiv
Name			GIC Private Limited
City and country of registered office (if applicable)			Singapore, Singapore
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)v
Name			Vidacos Nominees Limited, Nortrust Nominees Limited, The Northern Trust Company AVFC
City and country of registered office (if applicable)			London, United Kingdom
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedvi:			09/10/2025
6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY):			13/10/2025
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 issuervii
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	5.814894%	0.288949%		6.103843%	154,185,504
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	6.021766%	0.463973%		6.485739%

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reachedviii
A: Voting rights attached to shares
Class/type ofshares ISIN code (if possible)	Number of voting rightsix		% of voting rights
	Direct (DTR5.1)	Indirect (DTR5.2.1)	Direct (DTR5.1)	Indirect (DTR5.2.1)
Equity: GB00B082RF11	117,810,302	29,076,235	4.663834%	1.151060%
SUBTOTAL 8. A	146,886,537		5.814894%

B 1: Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a)
Type of financial instrument	Expirationdatex	Exercise/Conversion Periodxi	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted.	% of voting rights
Security Lending	N/A	N/A	7,298,967	0.288949%
		SUBTOTAL 8. B 1	7,298,967	0.288949%

B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to DTR5.3.1R (1) (b)
Type of financial instrument	Expirationdatex	Exercise/Conversion Period xi	Physical or cash settlementxii	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
			SUBTOTAL 8.B.2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please mark the applicable box with an "X")
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) issuerxiii
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or thefinancial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entityxiv (please add additional rows as necessary)				X
Namexv	% 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
GIC Private Limited	5.814894% (4.663834% direct and 1.151060% indirect)	0.288949%	6.103843%
GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
GIC Blue Holdings Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
Purple Green Investment Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
GIC Blue Holdings Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
Clear Turquoise Investment Pte Ltd	Less than 3%
10. In case of proxy voting, please identify:
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
11. Additional informationxvi
GIC Private Limited ("GIC") has the full discretion to determine how the voting power held by Purple Green Investment Pte Ltd ("Purple Green") is exercised. Purple Green is a wholly owned subsidiary of GIC Blue Holdings Pte Ltd ("GIC Blue"), which is in turn wholly owned by GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd.  Both GIC Blue and Purple Green are part of a group of investment entities held by GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd and are investment holding companies with no operational activities. GIC Private Limited ("GIC") has the full discretion to determine how the voting power held by Clear Turquoise Investment Pte Ltd ("Clear Turquoise") is exercised. Clear Turquoise is a wholly owned subsidiary of GIC Blue Holdings Pte Ltd ("GIC Blue"), which is in turn wholly owned by GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd.  Both GIC Blue and Clear Turquoise are part of a group of investment entities held by GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd and are investment holding companies with no operational activities.

Place of completion	Singapore
Date of completion	10/10/2025

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: 14 October 2025	RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC
	/s/ Rachel Canham
	Name: Rachel Canham
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What ownership level did GIC disclose in Rentokil Initial (RKLIF)?

GIC reported a total holding of 6.103843%, equal to 154,185,504 voting rights.

How are GIC’s voting rights in Rentokil Initial broken down?

Shares: 5.814894% (direct 117,810,302; indirect 29,076,235); financial instruments: 0.288949% (7,298,967 via security lending).

When was the notifiable threshold crossed for Rentokil Initial (RKLIF)?

The threshold was crossed on 09/10/2025 and the issuer was notified on 13/10/2025.

What was GIC’s previous reported position in Rentokil Initial?

Previously, GIC reported 6.485739% in total (shares 6.021766%; instruments 0.463973%).

Which share class/ISIN does the TR-1 relate to for Rentokil Initial?

It relates to equity shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11.

Does the notification mention GIC’s control over affiliated entities?

Yes. It states GIC has full discretion over voting power held by certain wholly owned investment entities.