Saxena White P.A. Launches Expanded Securities‑Fraud Class Action Against WPP plc

On November 28, 2025, U.S. law firm Saxena White P.A. filed a class‑action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against WPP plc and certain of its top executives (the “Defendants”), accusing them of securities fraud under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and SEC Rule 10b‑5. The suit covers all persons or entities who bought WPP American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) between February 22, 2024 and July 8, 2025 (the “Class Period”) and suffered losses as a result. This expands a previously filed case — the “Marty Action” — which had a narrower class period starting February 27, 2025. The complaint alleges that WPP misled investors about the progress and viability of its transformation strategy (rebranded as “Innovating to Lead”), including a “simplification” of its media‑services arm WPP Media (previously GroupM). According to the filing, contrary to WPP’s public assurances, the company lacked a coherent plan; the internal restructuring caused business disruption, leading to loss of major clients and failure to generate expected new business. The turning point came on July 9, 2025, when WPP published a disappointing H1‑2025 trading update. The company admitted that “lower net new business” — attributed to the restructuring — dragged results, causing WPP ADRs to plummet about 18% (a $6.48 drop per ADR) to close at $29.34. Investors who bought WPP ADRs during the class period and suffered losses may join the class and potentially recover damages. Those interested in serving as lead plaintiff must file a motion by December 8, 2025; but even without leading, they remain eligible to share in any class recovery. #WPP #SecuritiesFraud #ClassAction #InvestorRights #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM