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WPP (NASDAQ: SCOR) discloses 3.8% comScore stake in amended 13D

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WPP plc and its subsidiary Cavendish Square Holding B.V. filed Amendment No. 7 to their Schedule 13D on comScore, Inc. They report beneficial ownership of 565,968 shares of comScore common stock, representing about 3.8% of outstanding shares based on 15,023,514 shares outstanding on March 16, 2026.

The filing notes the reporting persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of comScore’s stock on December 29, 2025, solely because the total number of comScore shares outstanding increased. Cavendish and WPP are deemed to share voting and dispositive power over these shares, and Cavendish formally disclaims beneficial ownership.

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WPP’s comScore stake is now 3.8%, below the 5% major-holder threshold.

WPP plc and subsidiary Cavendish Square Holding B.V. report beneficial ownership of 565,968 comScore shares, or 3.8% of outstanding stock. The drop below five percent on December 29, 2025 resulted from an increase in comScore’s total shares, not from reported sales.

Falling under the five percent level reduces their status as a major holder, though they still retain a meaningful position. Both entities may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over the stake, while Cavendish formally disclaims beneficial ownership, reflecting a conservative legal stance on control and economic interest.

Beneficially owned shares 565,968 shares Cavendish and WPP plc beneficial ownership as of Amendment No. 7
Ownership percentage 3.8% Portion of comScore common stock outstanding represented by 565,968 shares
Shares outstanding 15,023,514 shares ComScore common stock outstanding as of March 16, 2026 per Form 10-K
Date fell below 5% December 29, 2025 Date reporting persons ceased to own over five percent of comScore
Shared voting power 565,968 shares Shares over which Cavendish and WPP plc may be deemed to share voting power
Shared dispositive power 565,968 shares Shares over which Cavendish and WPP plc may be deemed to share dispositive power
beneficially own financial
"Cavendish is deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 565,968 shares of Common Stock"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 7 relates to the filed by Cavendish Square Holding B.V. ... with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
shared power to vote financial
"Each of Cavendish and WPP plc may be deemed to have shared power to vote"
dispositive power financial
"shared power to vote and dispose or direct the vote and direct the disposition of the Shares"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
beneficial owners of more than five percent regulatory
"The Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of the Company's outstanding Common Stock"





20564W105

(CUSIP Number)
Andrea Harris, GCC
WPP plc, Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground
London, X0, SE1 9GL
44 20 7282 4600


Curt Myers, Esq.
Davis + Gilbert LLP, 1675 Broadway
New York, NY, 10019
(212) 468-4800

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
12/29/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D






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SCHEDULE 13D


CAVENDISH SQUARE HOLDING B.V.
Signature:/s/ A. van Heulen-Mulder
Name/Title:A. van Heulen-Mulder/Managing Director
Date:05/06/2026
WPP PLC
Signature:/s/ Balbir Kelly-Bisla
Name/Title:Balbir Kelly-Bisla/Company Secretary
Date:05/06/2026

FAQ

How many comScore (SCOR) shares do WPP plc and Cavendish currently report owning?

WPP plc and Cavendish Square Holding B.V. report beneficial ownership of 565,968 shares of comScore common stock. This stake represents about 3.8% of comScore’s outstanding shares, based on 15,023,514 shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026, referenced in the filing.

What percentage of comScore (SCOR) does WPP plc’s group currently own?

The reporting persons state they beneficially own approximately 3.8% of comScore’s outstanding common stock. This percentage is calculated using 15,023,514 shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026, as disclosed in comScore’s Annual Report on Form 10-K cited in the Schedule 13D amendment.

When did WPP and Cavendish fall below 5% ownership of comScore (SCOR)?

The filing states the reporting persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of comScore’s outstanding common stock on December 29, 2025. This change occurred solely because the aggregate number of comScore shares outstanding increased on that date, reducing their ownership percentage.

Do WPP plc and Cavendish have voting and dispositive power over their comScore (SCOR) shares?

Yes. The amendment explains that both Cavendish and WPP plc may be deemed to share power to vote and dispose, or direct the vote and disposition, of the 565,968 comScore shares. This reflects shared voting and investment authority over the reported position.

Why does Cavendish disclaim beneficial ownership of comScore (SCOR) shares it reports?

Although Cavendish is deemed to beneficially own 565,968 comScore shares for reporting purposes, it expressly disclaims beneficial ownership in the filing. Such disclaimers are common when entities want to limit assertions about ultimate economic interest or control, while still complying with disclosure rules.