Haleon Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, filed on November 4, 2024, by Haleon Plc (a UK-based foreign private issuer), discloses a material change in major shareholdings. The filing reports a notification received from BlackRock, Inc. regarding an acquisition of voting rights that crossed a regulatory threshold on November 1, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. This document is strictly a regulatory disclosure of shareholding changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
BlackRock, Inc. increased its total voting rights position in Haleon Plc, crossing the 5% threshold.
- Previous Total Position: 5.16% (4.99% direct shares + 0.17% financial instruments)
- New Total Position: 5.17% (5.00% direct shares + 0.17% financial instruments)
- Total Voting Rights Held: 470,019,251
- Direct Voting Rights (Shares): 452,924,551 (5.00%)
- Financial Instruments: 17,094,700 rights (0.17%), comprising American Depository Receipts, Securities Lending, and CFDs.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. The document serves solely to comply with disclosure obligations regarding the change in major holdings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact date the 5% threshold was crossed (November 1, 2024) versus the notification date (November 4, 2024).
- Confirm the breakdown of BlackRock's holdings between direct share ownership (5.00%) and financial instruments (0.17%).
- Review the chain of controlled undertakings listed to understand the specific entities within BlackRock holding the shares.
- Check subsequent filings for any further changes in BlackRock's position or other major shareholders.