WPP (WPP) details total voting rights and issued share capital for April 2026

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WPP plc reports its share capital and voting rights position. As at 30 April 2026, the company had issued 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each, including 12,591,893 shares held in treasury. The total number of voting rights in WPP is 1,078,802,358. Shareholders can use this voting rights figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Issued share capital: 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 12,591,893 ordinary shares Total voting rights: 1,078,802,358 +1 more

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Issued share capital 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares Ordinary shares of 10 pence each as at 30 April 2026

Treasury shares 12,591,893 ordinary shares Ordinary shares held in treasury as at 30 April 2026

Total voting rights 1,078,802,358 Voting rights in WPP as at 30 April 2026

Nominal share value 10 pence per share Ordinary share nominal value

Key Terms

Treasury, voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, ordinary shares

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Treasury financial

"of which 12,591,893 Ordinary Shares were held in Treasury."

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

voting rights financial

"Therefore, the total number of voting rights in WPP is 1,078,802,358."

Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules."

Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.

ordinary shares financial

"ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares")"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

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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 May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38303

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WPP plc

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground

London, United Kingdom SE1 9GL

(Address of principal executive offices)

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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:

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Forward-Looking Statements

The Company may include forward-looking statements (including as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) in oral or written public statements issued by or on behalf of the Company. These forward-looking statements may include, among other things, plans, objectives, beliefs, intentions, strategies, projections and anticipated future economic performance based on assumptions and the like that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘guidance’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘predict’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘target’, and other words and similar references to future periods but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. As such, all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances that are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made, as a prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel; delays, suspensions or reductions in client advertising budgets; shifts in industry rates of compensation; regulatory compliance costs or litigation; changes in competitive factors in the industries in which we operate and demand for our products and services; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements; our inability to realise the future anticipated benefits of acquisitions; failure to realise our assumptions regarding goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets; natural disasters or acts of terrorism; the Company’s ability to attract new clients; the economic and geopolitical impact of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; the risk of global economic downturn; slower growth, increasing interest rates and high and sustained inflation; tariffs and other trade barriers; supply chain issues affecting the distribution of our clients’ products; technological changes and risks to the security of IT and operational infrastructure, systems, data and information resulting from increased threat of cyber and other attacks; effectively managing the risks, challenges and efficiencies presented by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI technologies and partnerships in our business; risks related to our environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives, including impacts from regulators and other stakeholders, and the impact of factors outside of our control on such goals and initiatives; the Company’s exposure to changes in the values of other major currencies (because a substantial portion of its revenues are derived and costs incurred outside of the UK); and the overall level of economic activity in the Company’s major markets (which varies depending on, among other things, regional, national and international political and economic conditions and government regulations in the world’s advertising markets). In addition, you should consider the risks described in Item 3D, captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, which could also cause actual results to differ from forward-looking information. In light of these and other uncertainties, the forward-looking statements included in this document should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans and objectives will be achieved. Neither the Company, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of any events anticipated, expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements will actually occur. Other than in accordance with its legal or regulatory obligations (including under the Market Abuse Regulation, the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority), the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
1	Total Voting Rights and Capital dated 01 May 2026, prepared by WPP plc.

For Immediate Release 1 May 2026

WPP PLC ("WPP")

Total Voting Rights and Capital

WPP confirms that its issued share capital as at 30 April 2026 consisted of 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), of which 12,591,893 Ordinary Shares were held in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in WPP is 1,078,802,358. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change in their interest in, WPP under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Balbir Kelly-Bisla

Company Secretary

Further information

Media: press@wpp.com

Investors: irteam@wpp.com

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit wpp.com.  

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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.

	WPP PLC
	(Registrant)
Date: 01 May 2026.	By:
	Balbir Kelly-Bisla
	Company Secretary

FAQ

What total voting rights does WPP (WPP) report as of 30 April 2026?

WPP reports a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights as of 30 April 2026. This number excludes treasury shares and is the key denominator shareholders use to assess notification thresholds under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

How many shares has WPP (WPP) issued and how many are held in treasury?

WPP states that its issued share capital totals 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each. Of these, 12,591,893 shares are held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights and are excluded from the voting rights total.

Why is WPP’s total voting rights figure important for investors?

The total voting rights figure of 1,078,802,358 is important because shareholders use it as the denominator when calculating percentage holdings. This helps determine whether they must notify interests or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

What type and nominal value of shares does WPP (WPP) have in issue?

WPP confirms its share capital consists of ordinary shares of 10 pence each. As at 30 April 2026, there are 1,091,394,251 such ordinary shares issued, including those held in treasury, forming the basis of its capital structure disclosure.

Who signed the WPP (WPP) total voting rights and capital announcement?

The announcement was signed by Balbir Kelly-Bisla, Company Secretary of WPP. This indicates it is an official company communication made under the Securities Exchange Act requirements and intended to support regulatory transparency for shareholders and the market.