BlackRock acquires more than 5% of voting rights in Publicis Groupe

The investment company BlackRock, Inc. has crossed the threshold of 5% of voting rights in the capital of Publicis Groupe SA. This information was communicated to the Autorité des marchés financiers and received by mail on October 21, 2024. The crossing of the threshold was recorded on October 18, 2024.

BlackRock now holds 13,951,571 shares, representing 5.49% of the capital and 5.004% of the voting rights. This increase is the result of acquisitions on the market and an increase in shares held as collateral.

The statement also mentions the holding of 1,775,225 additional shares on behalf of clients, over which the latter retain the exercise of voting rights.