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Janus Henderson Discloses 142.9M Shares (~5.7%) in Rentokil Initial

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Janus Henderson Group plc reports beneficial ownership of common stock in Rentokil Initial plc totaling 142,879,790 shares, representing approximately 5.7% of the class. The filing identifies the reporting person as an investment adviser (Type IA, HC) and discloses that certain indirect subsidiaries (including JHIUS) may be deemed beneficial owners of a portion of the position, with JHIUS shown as beneficially owning 127,751,451 shares (about 5.1% of the class).

The filing states these securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer. A power of attorney authorizes named company employees to execute filings on Janus Henderson's behalf.

Positive

  • Institutional ownership disclosed: Janus Henderson reports beneficial ownership of 142,879,790 shares (~5.7% of the class)
  • Indirect subsidiary disclosure: JHIUS is reported as beneficial owner of 127,751,451 shares (~5.1%), clarifying allocation among affiliates
  • Filer classifies holdings as held in the ordinary course of business and not for control, consistent with passive Schedule 13G treatment

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine Schedule 13G showing a passive, >5% institutional stake; signals material institutional ownership but no activist intent.

The disclosure that Janus Henderson holds 142,879,790 shares (~5.7%) is material because it crosses the 5% reporting threshold and must be monitored by investors and the issuer. The filer classifies itself as an investment adviser and explicitly states the shares are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control, consistent with Schedule 13G treatment. This is a non-activist, regulatory ownership disclosure rather than an operational or strategic development affecting Rentokil's business fundamentals.

TL;DR: Ownership disclosure is significant for governance tracking but conveys no change in control or governance intentions.

Crossing the 5% threshold triggers enhanced transparency to the market; the filing also identifies indirect subsidiaries (e.g., JHIUS) and includes a certification that holdings are not for control purposes. From a governance perspective this is informational: it increases visibility into who holds meaningful voting power but does not indicate engagement or activist behavior. Investors should note the position size and the declaration of passive intent recorded on the form.






Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)






SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
Signature:Kristin Mariani
Name/Title:Head of North America Compliance, CCO
Date:08/14/2025
Exhibit Information

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, Janus Henderson Group plc ("the Company"), does hereby make, constitute and appoint each of Kristin Mariani and Caroline Barotti acting severally, as its true and lawful attorneys in-fact, for the purpose of, from time to time, executing in its name and on its behalf, whether the Company individually or as representative of others, any and all documents, certificates, instruments, statements, other filings and amendments to the foregoing (collectively, "documents") determined by such person to be necessary or appropriate to comply with ownership or control-person reporting requirements imposed by any United States or non-United States governmental or regulatory authority, including, without limitation, Forms 13D, 13F, 13G and 13H and any amendments to any of the foregoing as may be required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and delivering, furnishing or filing any such documents with the appropriate governmental, regulatory authority or other person, and giving and granting to each such attorney-in-fact power and authority to act in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as the Company might or could do if personally present by one of its authorized signatories, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Any such determination by an attorney-in-fact named herein shall be conclusively evidenced by such person's execution, delivery, furnishing or filing of the applicable document. This power of attorney shall be valid from the date hereof and shall remain in full force and effect until either revoked in writing by the Company, or, in respect of any attorney-in-fact named herein, until such person ceases to be an employee of the Company or one of its affiliates. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this power of attorney to be executed as of this 9th day of December, 2022. Janus Henderson Group plc By: /s/ Michelle Rosenberg Name: Michelle Rosenberg Title: General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

How many Rentokil Initial (RTO) shares does Janus Henderson report owning?

The filing reports Janus Henderson beneficially owns 142,879,790 shares of Rentokil Initial common stock, about 5.7% of the class.

Does Janus Henderson claim voting or dispositive power over those RTO shares?

The filing shows shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the reported shares; sole voting and dispositive power are reported as 0.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Janus Henderson plans to influence Rentokil's control?

No. The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Which Janus Henderson affiliate is identified with its own ownership amount?

The filing names JHIUS as an affiliate that may be deemed to beneficially own 127,751,451 shares (about 5.1% of the class).

Who signed the Schedule 13G on behalf of Janus Henderson?

The signature block lists Kristin Mariani, Head of North America Compliance, CCO, as the signing representative for Janus Henderson Group plc.
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