Wpp Plc SEC Filings

WPP plc reported the vesting of executive share awards and related share transactions under its long-term incentive plans. Under the 2022 Executive Performance Share Plan, Chief Executive Officer Cindy Rose received 87,854 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 1 December 2025, with 41,374 of those shares automatically sold at £2.972 per share to cover statutory withholding liabilities and costs.

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Wilson received 20,942 ordinary shares on 2 December 2025 from an award under the WPP Stock Plan 2018, and 9,863 shares were sold at £2.96965 per share to cover tax and related obligations. The notice is made under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation and reflects routine equity compensation for senior management.

WPP plc reports its share capital and voting rights position. As at 28 November 2025, the company had issued 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each, of which 12,591,893 were held in treasury. This leaves a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights in WPP. Shareholders can use this voting-rights figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the UK regulator of a new or changed interest in WPP under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

WPP plc reports its share capital and voting rights position. As at 28 November 2025, the company had issued 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each, of which 12,591,893 were held in treasury. This leaves a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights in WPP. Shareholders can use this voting-rights figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the UK regulator of a new or changed interest in WPP under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

WPP plc has filed a Form 6-K reporting a UK TR-1 notification of major holdings. The notice shows that UBS Group AG and its controlled undertakings have reduced their position in WPP so that their resulting holding is 0% of WPP’s voting rights. Previously, UBS had a total of 5.183476% of voting rights in WPP, made up of 5.031210% attached to shares and 0.152266% through financial instruments. The filing formally records UBS’s crossing below the regulatory disclosure threshold and lists the UBS group entities that were part of the prior holding structure.

WPP plc has filed a Form 6-K reporting a UK TR-1 notification of major holdings. The notice shows that UBS Group AG and its controlled undertakings have reduced their position in WPP so that their resulting holding is 0% of WPP’s voting rights. Previously, UBS had a total of 5.183476% of voting rights in WPP, made up of 5.031210% attached to shares and 0.152266% through financial instruments. The filing formally records UBS’s crossing below the regulatory disclosure threshold and lists the UBS group entities that were part of the prior holding structure.

WPP plc has filed a report showing that UBS AG has notified a major shareholding in the company. UBS now holds a total of 5.183476% of WPP’s voting rights, corresponding to 55,919,465 voting rights. Of this, 5.031210% (54,276,813 voting rights) is held through ordinary shares, while a further 0.152266% is held through various financial instruments, including depositary receipts, rights to recall lent shares, long call options, equity swaps and swaps on baskets. UBS Group AG is listed as the ultimate controlling entity through several controlling chains. The filing also reiterates WPP’s standard caution that any forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

WPP plc has filed a report showing that UBS AG has notified a major shareholding in the company. UBS now holds a total of 5.183476% of WPP’s voting rights, corresponding to 55,919,465 voting rights. Of this, 5.031210% (54,276,813 voting rights) is held through ordinary shares, while a further 0.152266% is held through various financial instruments, including depositary receipts, rights to recall lent shares, long call options, equity swaps and swaps on baskets. UBS Group AG is listed as the ultimate controlling entity through several controlling chains. The filing also reiterates WPP’s standard caution that any forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

WPP plc filed a Form 6-K reporting purchases of its Ordinary Shares by senior leaders. Chair and Non-Executive Director Philip Jansen bought 50,000 Ordinary Shares at £2.851 each on 13 November 2025 on the London Stock Exchange. Chief Executive Officer Cindy Rose bought 50,000 Ordinary Shares at £2.887 each on the same date and venue.

The transactions relate to WPP’s Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each (ISIN: JE00B8KF9B49) and were disclosed as Director/PDMR notifications under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation.

WPP plc filed a Form 6-K reporting purchases of its Ordinary Shares by senior leaders. Chair and Non-Executive Director Philip Jansen bought 50,000 Ordinary Shares at £2.851 each on 13 November 2025 on the London Stock Exchange. Chief Executive Officer Cindy Rose bought 50,000 Ordinary Shares at £2.887 each on the same date and venue.

The transactions relate to WPP’s Ordinary Shares of 10 pence each (ISIN: JE00B8KF9B49) and were disclosed as Director/PDMR notifications under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation.

WPP plc furnished a Form 6-K containing a TR-1 Notification of Major Holdings dated 11 November 2025. The notice reports a shareholder at 5.247% of voting rights, representing 56,604,455 voting rights attached to ordinary shares (ISIN JE00B8KF9B49).

The filing shows all reported voting rights are held through shares, with 0.000000% via financial instruments, indicating no derivatives or similar instruments in the position. This disclosure reflects a crossing of a major shareholding threshold under DTR5 and is administrative in nature.

WPP plc furnished a Form 6-K containing a TR-1 Notification of Major Holdings dated 11 November 2025. The notice reports a shareholder at 5.247% of voting rights, representing 56,604,455 voting rights attached to ordinary shares (ISIN JE00B8KF9B49).

The filing shows all reported voting rights are held through shares, with 0.000000% via financial instruments, indicating no derivatives or similar instruments in the position. This disclosure reflects a crossing of a major shareholding threshold under DTR5 and is administrative in nature.

WPP plc received a Schedule 13G reporting that FIL Limited and related entities beneficially own 78,281,671 shares of common stock, representing 7.3% of the class. The event date is September 30, 2025.

FIL Limited reports sole voting power over 76,317,804 shares and sole dispositive power over 78,281,671 shares. Pandanus Partners, L.P. and Pandanus Associates, Inc. each report sole dispositive power over 78,281,671 shares and no voting power. The filing certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

Item 6 notes that one or more other persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from these securities, with no single other person’s interest exceeding 5% of the total outstanding common stock.

WPP plc received a Schedule 13G reporting that FIL Limited and related entities beneficially own 78,281,671 shares of common stock, representing 7.3% of the class. The event date is September 30, 2025.

FIL Limited reports sole voting power over 76,317,804 shares and sole dispositive power over 78,281,671 shares. Pandanus Partners, L.P. and Pandanus Associates, Inc. each report sole dispositive power over 78,281,671 shares and no voting power. The filing certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.

Item 6 notes that one or more other persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from these securities, with no single other person’s interest exceeding 5% of the total outstanding common stock.

WPP plc furnished a Form 6‑K including a UK TR‑1 notification of major holdings. The filing reports that entities under FIL Limited hold 8.917800% of WPP’s voting rights.

The position comprises 8.583500% from voting rights attached to shares (92,599,294 voting rights) and 0.334300% through financial instruments, disclosed as CFDs representing 3,606,694 voting rights. In total, 96,205,988 voting rights are held. The previous notified position was 5.652800%, indicating a material increase in the disclosed holding. The notification is dated 04 November 2025.

WPP plc furnished a Form 6‑K including a UK TR‑1 notification of major holdings. The filing reports that entities under FIL Limited hold 8.917800% of WPP’s voting rights.

The position comprises 8.583500% from voting rights attached to shares (92,599,294 voting rights) and 0.334300% through financial instruments, disclosed as CFDs representing 3,606,694 voting rights. In total, 96,205,988 voting rights are held. The previous notified position was 5.652800%, indicating a material increase in the disclosed holding. The notification is dated 04 November 2025.

WPP plc reported its total voting rights and capital. As of 31 October 2025, issued share capital comprised 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each, with 12,591,893 shares held in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights is 1,078,802,358. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when determining notification thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

WPP plc reported its total voting rights and capital. As of 31 October 2025, issued share capital comprised 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each, with 12,591,893 shares held in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights is 1,078,802,358. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when determining notification thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

WPP plc reported a weak Q3 2025 and cut its full-year outlook. Q3 revenue was £3,259m, down 8.4% year over year on a reported basis and 3.5% like-for-like. Revenue less pass-through costs was £2,459m, down 5.9% like-for-like, reflecting a step down in WPP Media and softer trends across key regions, notably North America (-6.0% LFL) and the UK (-8.9% LFL). Public Relations fell 5.9% LFL and Specialist Agencies declined 2.2%.

Guidance was lowered to like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs of -5.5% to -6.0% for 2025, with headline operating margin around 13%. Adjusted operating cash flow before working capital remains guided at £1.1bn to £1.2bn. Average adjusted net debt was £3.4bn at 30 September 2025 versus £3.6bn a year earlier; adjusted net debt was £3.6bn, consistent with last year. New CEO Cindy Rose launched a strategic review focused on simplification, execution, and AI-driven offerings, underpinned by a five-year Google partnership and the launch of WPP Open Pro to broaden the addressable market.

WPP plc reported a weak Q3 2025 and cut its full-year outlook. Q3 revenue was £3,259m, down 8.4% year over year on a reported basis and 3.5% like-for-like. Revenue less pass-through costs was £2,459m, down 5.9% like-for-like, reflecting a step down in WPP Media and softer trends across key regions, notably North America (-6.0% LFL) and the UK (-8.9% LFL). Public Relations fell 5.9% LFL and Specialist Agencies declined 2.2%.

Guidance was lowered to like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs of -5.5% to -6.0% for 2025, with headline operating margin around 13%. Adjusted operating cash flow before working capital remains guided at £1.1bn to £1.2bn. Average adjusted net debt was £3.4bn at 30 September 2025 versus £3.6bn a year earlier; adjusted net debt was £3.6bn, consistent with last year. New CEO Cindy Rose launched a strategic review focused on simplification, execution, and AI-driven offerings, underpinned by a five-year Google partnership and the launch of WPP Open Pro to broaden the addressable market.