WPP (WPP) sets 1.08B total voting rights for FCA disclosures
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WPP plc reports its share capital and voting rights position as at 31 March 2026. The company had 1,091,394,251 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in issue, with 12,591,893 held in treasury. This results in 1,078,802,358 total voting rights, which shareholders can use as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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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
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Issued share capital
1,091,394,251 ordinary shares
As at 31 March 2026
Treasury shares
12,591,893 ordinary shares
Held in treasury as at 31 March 2026
Total voting rights
1,078,802,358
Shareholder denominator under FCA rules
Nominal value per share
10 pence each
Ordinary shares
Reference date
31 March 2026
Date for capital and voting rights figures
Key Terms
Treasury, Total Voting Rights and Capital, 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.
Total Voting Rights and Capital financial
"WPP PLC ("WPP") Total Voting Rights and Capital"
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.
FAQ
What total voting rights did WPP (WPP) report as of 31 March 2026?
WPP reported a total of 1,078,802,358 voting rights as of 31 March 2026. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when assessing whether changes in their holdings trigger notification duties under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Why is WPP’s total voting rights figure important for investors?
The total voting rights figure of 1,078,802,358 is the reference number investors use to calculate their percentage ownership. This helps determine whether they must notify their interest in WPP under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Who is listed as the company secretary in this WPP (WPP) filing?
The filing identifies Balbir Kelly-Bisla as WPP’s Company Secretary. The company secretary signs on behalf of WPP to confirm the accuracy and authorization of the report provided under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements.
What contact information did WPP (WPP) provide for media and investors?
WPP provided dedicated email contacts: press@wpp.com for media inquiries and irteam@wpp.com for investor relations. These channels allow stakeholders to request further information about the company’s capital structure and other corporate disclosures.