Major Rentokil Initial (RTO) shareholder reduces holding to 2.97%

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rentokil Initial plc reports a regulatory TR-1 notification of major holdings. A shareholder now holds 2.971266% of the company’s voting rights, representing 75,055,369 voting rights attached to shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11. The table shows a previously notified position of 35% of voting rights. No voting rights are held through financial instruments, and no additional financial instruments with similar economic effect are reported.

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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 February 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.

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Holding(s) in Company dated 23 February 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

Swedbank Robur Fonder AB

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

SE

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

19-Feb-2026

6. Date on which Issuer notified

20-Feb-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	2.971266	0.000000	2.971266	75055369
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	3.020865	0.000000	3.020865

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	75055369	0	2.971266	0.000000
Sub Total 8.A	75055369		2.971266%

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

20-Feb-2026

13. Place Of Completion

Stockholm, Sweden

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: 23 February 2026	RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC
	/s/ Rachel Canham
	Name: Rachel Canham
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What major shareholding change is reported for Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)?

A TR-1 notification shows a shareholder now holds 2.971266% of Rentokil Initial’s voting rights. This corresponds to 75,055,369 voting rights attached to ordinary shares, with no additional rights held through financial instruments according to the disclosure.

How many voting rights does the notified shareholder hold in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)?

The notified shareholder holds 75,055,369 voting rights in Rentokil Initial plc. These arise entirely from shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11, with no indirect voting rights and no voting rights arising from derivative or other financial instruments reported.

What percentage of Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) is held by the notifying shareholder after the threshold event?

After the threshold was crossed, the shareholder’s position is 2.971266% of Rentokil Initial’s voting rights. This percentage reflects only voting rights attached to shares, as there are no reportable financial instruments contributing additional voting power.

Does the Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) TR-1 filing show any financial instruments positions?

No, the TR-1 notification reports zero voting rights through financial instruments. Both sections for reportable instruments under DTR 5.3.1R(1)(a) and instruments with similar economic effect show no entries and no associated voting rights percentages.

What was the previously notified position versus the new holding in Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)?

The table lists a previous notification at 35% of voting rights, compared with the new level of 2.971266%. This indicates a substantial change in the notified holding, based on the figures disclosed in the major holdings summary section.