WPP plc 6-K, filed Nov 2, 2026
WPP plc (WPP)
6-K
2026-11-02
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WPP plc filed this 6-K on November 2, 2026.
WPP plc updated shareholders that Resolutions 3 and 4 at its 8 May 2026 AGM received 75.84% and 74.92% support, below 80%; discussions with opposing major shareholders focused on the restricted-share underpin and incoming CEO Cindy Rose’s salary. AI summary
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 November 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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services; changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate
communications requirements; our inability to realise the future
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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
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Regulation, the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority), the Company
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forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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Update on 2026 AGM Voting dated 02 November 2026, prepared by WPP
plc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2 November 2026
WPP plc ("WPP")
Results of Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2026 - Update
Statement
At the WPP
plc (LSE/NYSE: WPP) Annual
General Meeting ("AGM") on 8 May 2026, Resolution 3 (Compensation
Committee Report) and Resolution 4 (Directors' Compensation Policy)
received 75.84% and 74.92% of the votes cast in favour
respectively, less than the 80% support level identified in the UK
Corporate Governance Code. As a result, over the past few months,
WPP has engaged with those major shareholders who did not support
the resolutions to understand the reasons behind their voting
decisions.
The feedback from these discussions focussed primarily on the
qualitative nature of the underpin on the restricted share awards
under the hybrid long-term incentive, together with the base salary
of the incoming CEO Cindy Rose, compared to that of her
predecessor.
As reported in our 2025 Compensation Committee Report, detailed
consideration was given to the design of the underpin during the
Policy shareholder consultation process, which included
shareholders representing over 80% of the register. The Board
determined that a qualitative rather than quantitative underpin was
appropriate, enabling the assessment of performance in the round at
the end of the vesting period, given the transformation being
undertaken, focus on strategic delivery, and wider practice in our
key talent markets. The Board will ensure that there is clear
disclosure provided to shareholders at the end of the period on the
factors considered before the restricted share awards are
released.
The Board carefully considered the incoming CEO's compensation
package on her appointment. It recognised that the salary was at a
premium to her predecessor but was required to secure a
high-calibre candidate from the technology sector.
The Board is grateful to all shareholders that engaged with it
during both consultation processes and values all feedback
received. WPP is committed to maintaining constructive and positive
relationships with its shareholders and their advisors and will
continue to engage as appropriate going forward.
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.
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WPP PLC
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(Registrant)
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Date:
02 November 2026.
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By:
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Balbir
Kelly-Bisla
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Company
Secretary
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