Holding(s) in Company
Causeway Capital Management LLC has increased its stake in WH Smith PLC, now holding 22.11% of the voting rights, which equates to 33,670,208 shares. This represents an increase from their previous notification where they held 21.78% of the voting rights. The acquisition of these voting rights occurred on June 30, 2026.
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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 voting rights
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
Causeway Capital Management LLC
City of registered office (if applicable)
Los Angeles
Country of registered office (if applicable)
USA
Details of the shareholder
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
30-Jun-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
30-Jun-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 | 22.110000 | 0.000000 | 22.110000 | 33670208 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 21.780000 | 0.000000 | 21.780000 | |
| 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 | 33670208 | 22.110000 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 33670208 | 22.110000% | ||
| 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 |
Sub Total 8.B1
- 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 |
Sub Total 8.B2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Capital Holdings LLC | Causeway Capital Management LLC | 22.110000 | 22.110000% |
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
If date does not apply, explain below
Additional Information
Causeway Capital Holdings LLC is the sole member of Causeway Capital Management LLC.
Date of Completion
30-Jun-2026
Place Of Completion
Causeway Capital Management LLC, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
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