SCHEDULE 13G/A: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Report 8.9% Beneficial Ownership in WNS Holdings Ltd
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and its affiliates, along with Abigail P. Johnson, have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a combined beneficial ownership of 8.9% of WNS Holdings Ltd's common stock as of December 31, 2024.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed an Amendment No. 23 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in WNS HLDGS LTD.
- As of December 31, 2024, FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson collectively beneficially own 3,869,330 shares of WNS HLDGS LTD common stock.
- This represents 8.9% of the total outstanding common stock of WNS HLDGS LTD.
- FMR LLC, a Delaware-organized entity, holds sole voting power over 3,868,814 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,869,330 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson, a U.S. citizen, holds sole dispositive power over 3,869,330 shares, with no sole or shared voting power.
- The filing certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of WNS HLDGS LTD.
- Several FMR LLC subsidiaries, including FIAM LLC, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company, and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, are identified as entities that beneficially own shares. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC beneficially owns 5% or greater of the outstanding shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing (Schedule 13G) reporting beneficial ownership, which is inherently neutral in sentiment. It provides factual data without expressing positive or negative outlooks on the issuer's performance.
Risks
- The Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, may be deemed to form a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 due to their predominant ownership of Series B voting common shares and a shareholders' voting agreement.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Structure and Control (FMR LLC) | Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners (49% voting power) of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC. A shareholders' voting agreement dictates that all Series B voting common shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Series B shares. | NA | This arrangement may lead to the Johnson family group being deemed a 'controlling group' with respect to FMR LLC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, impacting FMR LLC's internal governance and regulatory classification. |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1998-01-12 | Date of Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538, concerning disaggregation of beneficial ownership. |
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | Date of initial Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC (accession number: -23-000003) referenced for Power of Attorney. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC (accession number: -23-000038) referenced for Abigail P. Johnson's Power of Attorney. |
| 2024-12-31 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership snapshot date). |
| 2025-02-11 | Signature date of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 23 filing by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. |
Keywords
WNS HLDGS LTD, Schedule 13G, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, Ownership Stake, Investment Management
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