Holding(s) in Company
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has notified WH Smith PLC of a change in its major shareholding, crossing a threshold on April 22, 2026. The firm now holds a total of 5.018954% of voting rights, comprising 0.005374% directly attached to shares and 5.013580% through various financial instruments including rights to recall lent shares and cash-settled equity swaps with expiration dates extending to May 2029. The total number of voting rights held is 6,347,065.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00B2PDGW16
Issuer Name
WH SMITH PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
US
Details of the shareholder
| Name | City of registered office | Country of registered office |
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
22-Apr-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
24-Apr-2026
- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) | Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 0.005374 | 5.013580 | 5.018954 | 6347065 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | Below minimum threshold | Below minimum threshold | Below minimum threshold | |
| 8A. Voting rights attached to shares | ||||
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
| GB00B2PDGW16 | 6796 | 0.005374 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 6796 | 0.005374% | ||
| 8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a)) | ||||
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
| Right to recall shares lent out | 5993214 | 4.739155 | ||
| Sub Total 8.B1 | 5993214 | 4.739155% | ||
- Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 08/05/2026 | 08/05/2026 | Cash | 5417 | 0.004283 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/06/2026 | 02/06/2026 | Cash | 10954 | 0.008661 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/07/2026 | 02/07/2026 | Cash | 144149 | 0.113992 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 03/11/2026 | 03/11/2026 | Cash | 1 | 0.000000 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 30/11/2026 | 30/11/2026 | Cash | 2377 | 0.001879 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/03/2027 | 02/03/2027 | Cash | 27384 | 0.021652 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/04/2027 | 02/04/2027 | Cash | 1657 | 0.001310 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 28/04/2027 | 28/04/2027 | Cash | 1233 | 0.000975 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 05/05/2027 | 05/05/2027 | Cash | 92889 | 0.073444 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 17/09/2027 | 17/09/2027 | Cash | 140 | 0.000110 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 30/05/2028 | 30/05/2028 | Cash | 56549 | 0.044716 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/03/2029 | 02/03/2029 | Cash | 2100 | 0.001660 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/05/2029 | 02/05/2029 | Cash | 2205 | 0.001743 |
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 347055 | 0.274425% |
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | J.P. Morgan Securities PLC | 5.013927 | 5.013927% | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | J.P. Morgan SE |
In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
Additional Information
Chain of controlled undertakings:
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited (100%)
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC (100%)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
J.P. Morgan SE (100%)
Date of Completion
24-Apr-2026
Place Of Completion
London
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