BlackRock, Inc. Reduces Stake in WPP PLC to 4.98%

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 29, 2026, disclosing a reduction in its position in WPP PLC. As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 53,785,921 shares of WPP's common stock, representing 4.98% of the company. This filing marks Amendment No. 15 and indicates that BlackRock's ownership has fallen below the 5% reporting threshold typically required for active monitoring under Section 13(d). Of the total shares held, BlackRock possesses sole voting power over 50,689,538 shares and sole dispositive power over all 53,785,921 shares. The filing specifies that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various affiliated business units and subsidiaries under the BlackRock umbrella are involved in the holding, though no single individual's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common shares. BlackRock is headquartered in New York, while WPP PLC is based in London, UK.