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BlackRock (WPP) files Schedule 13G/A showing 4.98% ownership (Amend. No.15)

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amends its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of WPP PLC common stock. The filing states BlackRock beneficially owns 53,785,921 shares, representing 4.98% of the class. The cover notes sole voting power of 50,689,538 and sole dispositive power of 53,785,921. The amendment is signed on 04/29/2026.

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Insights

BlackRock reports a sub-5% passive stake in WPP PLC.

BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 15) lists 53,785,921 shares beneficially owned, equal to 4.98%. The filing specifies sole voting power of 50,689,538, indicating control of voting but remaining below the 5% threshold that triggers different reporting status.

Ownership is reported by aggregated Reporting Business Units; subsequent filings may show reallocations among those units. The filing is routine for passive institutional holders.

Beneficial ownership 53,785,921 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class 4.98% Percent of WPP common stock reported in Item 4(b)
Sole voting power 50,689,538 shares Number with sole power to vote reported in Item 4(c)(i)
Sole dispositive power 53,785,921 shares Number with sole power to dispose reported in Item 4(c)(iii)
Amendment reference date Amendment No. 15 (03/31/2026) Header shows Amendment No.15 and date
Signature date 04/29/2026 Signing date by Spencer Fleming
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 15 ) WPP PLC Common Stock"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 53785921"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Dispositive Power financial
"Sole Dispositive Power 53,785,921.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Reporting Business Units regulatory
"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"





G9788D103

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


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)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



BlackRock, Inc.
Signature:Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:Managing Director
Date:04/29/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in WPP (WPP)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 53,785,921 shares, equal to 4.98% of WPP common stock. The filing lists sole voting power of 50,689,538 shares and sole dispositive power of 53,785,921.

Is BlackRock a passive or active holder of WPP according to this filing?

The filing is a Schedule 13G/A, which indicates a passive reporting status. It states ownership is shown by Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, consistent with passive institutional disclosure practices.

When was the Schedule 13G/A for BlackRock signed?

The Schedule 13G/A amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/29/2026. The cover also references 03/31/2026 in the header information.

Does BlackRock control more than 5% of WPP after this filing?

No. The filing explicitly reports 4.98% ownership of the class, which is under the five percent threshold referenced in Item 5 and Item 6 of the schedule.