WPP plc Cancels 1M Treasury Shares

TL;DR

WPP just axed 1M treasury shares from buybacks.

AI Summary

WPP plc announced on January 2, 2025, the cancellation of 1,000,000 treasury shares. These shares were originally purchased as part of the company's share buyback program. The cancellation is effective immediately.

Why It Matters

This action reduces the total number of outstanding shares, which can potentially increase earnings per share and signal confidence from management.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The cancellation of treasury shares is a routine corporate action with no immediate negative implications.

Key Numbers

• 1,000,000 — Treasury Shares Cancelled (Reduces outstanding share count)

Key Players & Entities

• WPP plc (company) — Registrant
• 1,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Number of treasury shares cancelled
• January 2, 2025 (date) — Filing date

FAQ

Filing Documents

• a9276r.htm (6-K) — 28KB
• 0001654954-25-000026.txt ( ) — 29KB

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements   In connection with the provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the ‘Reform Act’), the Company may include forward-looking statements (as defined in the Reform Act) 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 prediction of actual results or otherwise. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to: the impact of epidemics or pandemics including restrictions on businesses, social activities and travel; the unanticipated loss of a material client or key personnel; delays or reductions in client advertising bud

forward-looking statements included in this document should not be

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 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 Cancellation of Treasury Shares and TVR dated 02 January 2025, prepared by WPP plc.           For Immediate Release 2 January 2025   WPP PLC ("WPP")   Cancellation of Treasury Shares and Total Voting Rights   WPP confirms that on 31 December 2024, it cancelled 50,367,570 ordinary shares of 10 pence each ("Ordinary Shares") held in Treasury. Following the cancellation of these shares, WPP's issued share capital as at 31 December 2024 consisted of 1,091,394,251 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 creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit  www.wpp.com

SIGNATURES

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: 02 January 2025 . By:  ______________________             Balbir Kelly-Bisla             Company Secretary  

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