UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2023

Commission File Number: 001-39633

Abcam plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Discovery Drive

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge, CB2 0AX

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒            Form 40-F  ☐

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

On June 23, 2023, Abcam plc (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Announcement”) announcing that, having listened to and extensively engaged with shareholders, the board of directors of the Company has unanimously decided to initiate a process to explore strategic alternatives for the Company. A copy of the Announcement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Announcement dated June 23, 2023

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ABCAM PLC
Date: June 23, 2023	By:	/s/ Alan Hirzel
		Name:	Alan Hirzel
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer