Rentokil Initial plc reports shareholder drop below 5% threshold

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rentokil Initial plc furnished a major shareholding notification showing that a shareholder slightly reduced its stake in the company. The holder now controls 4.908100% of voting rights, down from a previously notified position of 5.000000%. This corresponds to 123,979,675 voting rights attached to ordinary shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11, with no additional voting rights held through financial instruments.

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 November 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 26 November 2025

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

22-Nov-2025

6. Date on which Issuer notified

26-Nov-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 issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	4.908100	0.000000	4.908100	123979675
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	5.000000	0.000000	5.000000

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	123979675	0	4.908100	0.000000
Sub Total 8.A	123979675		4.908100%

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

26-Nov-2025

13. Place Of Completion

London

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

FAQ

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

The notification shows a shareholder reduced its interest in Rentokil Initial plc from 5.000000% of voting rights to 4.908100%.

How many voting rights does the shareholder hold in Rentokil Initial plc after the change?

After the change, the shareholder holds 123,979,675 voting rights in Rentokil Initial plc, all attached to ordinary shares with ISIN GB00B082RF11.

Does the shareholder in RTO hold any voting rights through financial instruments?

No. The notification states 0.000000% of voting rights are held through financial instruments, with all reported voting rights attached directly to shares.

Why was this Form 6-K filed by Rentokil Initial plc?

The Form 6-K was furnished to report a TR-1 major holdings notification, disclosing that a shareholder crossed a reporting threshold as its stake moved from 5.000000% to 4.908100%.

Who signed the Rentokil Initial plc Form 6-K for this major holdings notice?

The report was signed on behalf of Rentokil Initial plc by Rachel Canham, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, dated 26 November 2025.