BlackRock (WPP holder) discloses 5.1% beneficial stake in WPP PLC

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 55,426,317 shares of WPP PLC common stock, representing 5.1% of the class as of the event date 12/31/2025. BlackRock reports sole voting power over 52,064,247 shares and sole dispositive power over 55,426,317 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing explains that the position reflects holdings of certain BlackRock business units, and specifically notes that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business. BlackRock certifies that the shares were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of WPP. The filing also states that various underlying persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but that no single such person has more than 5% of WPP’s outstanding common shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 14)

WPP PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

G9788D103

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G9788D103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 52,064,247.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 55,426,317.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

55,426,317.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WPP PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground London United Kingdom SE1 9GL
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: G9788D103
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 55426317
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 52064247
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 55426317
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of WPP PLC. No one person's interest in the common stock of WPP PLC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	01/21/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

How many WPP (WPP) shares does BlackRock report owning in this Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 55,426,317 shares of WPP PLC common stock, as disclosed under Item 4(a).

What percentage of WPP (WPP) does BlackRock’s reported stake represent?

BlackRock’s beneficial ownership represents 5.1% of WPP PLC’s outstanding common stock, as stated in Item 4(b).

How much voting power over WPP (WPP) shares does BlackRock report?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 52,064,247 WPP PLC shares and no shared voting power, according to the cover information and Item 4(c)(i)-(ii).

Does BlackRock share dispositive power over its WPP (WPP) shares?

No. The filing states BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 55,426,317 shares and no shared dispositive power, per Item 4(c)(iii)-(iv).

Is BlackRock’s WPP (WPP) stake intended to influence control of the company?

BlackRock certifies that the WPP PLC securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Who ultimately receives dividends or sale proceeds from BlackRock’s WPP (WPP) holdings?

The filing states that various persons have rights to receive dividends or sale proceeds from WPP PLC shares held by BlackRock, and that no single such person has more than 5% of WPP’s total outstanding common shares.

Who signed the BlackRock Schedule 13G/A for WPP (WPP) and when?

The statement was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., dated 01/21/2026.