BlackRock lifts stake in Rentokil Initial (RTO) to 12.33% of votes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rentokil Initial plc reported that investor BlackRock, Inc. has crossed a major shareholding threshold, with a total of 12.330000% of the company’s voting rights. This represents 312131771 voting rights in aggregate.

The position includes 9.910000% of voting rights attached to ordinary shares, representing 250562761 voting rights. A further portion is held through financial instruments, including American Depository Receipts and securities lending positions, plus contracts for difference and equity-linked notes, giving BlackRock exposure to additional voting rights in Rentokil Initial.

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 March 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 16 March 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; An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

BlackRock, Inc.

City of registered office (if applicable)

Wilmington

Country of registered office (if applicable)

USA

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

12-Mar-2026

6. Date on which Issuer notified

13-Mar-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	9.910000	2.420000	12.330000	312131771
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	8.320000	2.680000	11.000000

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		250562761		9.910000
Sub Total 8.A	250562761		9.910000%

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
American Depository Receipt			51137607	2.020000
Securities lending			6570542	0.260000
Sub Total 8.B1			57708149	2.280000%

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
CFD			Cash	665061	0.020000
ELN	23/03/2026		Cash	3195800	0.120000
Sub Total 8.B2				3860861	0.140000%

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

2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)

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
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock HK Holdco Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Lux Finco S.a.r.l.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Japan Holdings GK
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 1)	BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)	Trident Merger, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 2)	BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Group Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 3)	BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Australia Holdco Pty. Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 4)	BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 5)	BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 6)	BlackRock Fund Advisors
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 7)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock HK Holdco Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 8)	BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Group Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 9)	BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Canada Holdings ULC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 10)	BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 11)	BlackRock Advisors, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Group Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 12)	BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 13)	BlackRock (Singapore) Limited
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	Acero LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	Phoenix Acquisition LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 14)	BlackRock Mexico Operadora, S.A. de C.V., Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversion
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	Trident Merger, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	Amethyst Intermediate, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	Aperio Holdings, LLC
BlackRock, Inc. (Chain 15)	Aperio Group, LLC

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

BlackRock Regulatory Threshold Reporting Team

Jana Blumenstein

020 7743 365

12. Date of Completion

13th March 2026

13. Place Of Completion

12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.

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

FAQ

What does Rentokil Initial (RTO) disclose about BlackRock’s stake in this 6-K?

Rentokil Initial discloses that BlackRock holds 12.330000% of its total voting rights, equal to 312131771 voting rights. This includes direct holdings of ordinary shares and exposure via financial instruments such as American Depository Receipts, securities lending, contracts for difference, and equity-linked notes.

How much of Rentokil Initial (RTO) does BlackRock hold through ordinary shares?

BlackRock holds 9.910000% of Rentokil Initial’s voting rights through ordinary shares, representing 250562761 voting rights. These are voting rights attached directly to the company’s shares, separate from additional exposure obtained via derivatives and other financial instruments disclosed in the notification.

What financial instruments does BlackRock use for its Rentokil Initial (RTO) exposure?

BlackRock’s exposure includes American Depository Receipts and securities lending positions, covering 57708149 voting rights, and contracts for difference and equity-linked notes, covering 3860861 voting rights. These instruments provide economic and voting exposure beyond BlackRock’s direct shareholdings in Rentokil Initial.

What is the significance of the 12.330000% voting rights figure in Rentokil Initial (RTO)?

The 12.330000% figure represents BlackRock’s total voting rights in Rentokil Initial after crossing a regulatory threshold. It combines voting rights attached to ordinary shares and those linked to financial instruments, indicating a sizeable institutional position that must be disclosed under major holdings rules.

Who is identified as the ultimate controlling person in the Rentokil Initial (RTO) major holdings notice?

The notification identifies BlackRock, Inc. as the ultimate controlling person. Multiple controlled undertakings across different chains, including regional and specialized subsidiaries, are listed as holding entities through which BlackRock’s aggregate 12.330000% voting interest in Rentokil Initial is structured.