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AZN announces 1,550,692,963 voting rights; no treasury shares

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(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
6-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AstraZeneca reported its total voting rights and issued share capital. The company states that as at 31 August 2025 there are 1,550,692,963 ordinary shares of US$0.25 each carrying voting rights, with no shares held in treasury. This figure is presented so shareholders can use it as the denominator to determine whether they must notify changes in their holdings under the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The notice is a routine transparency disclosure and does not include financial results, transactions, or changes to capital structure beyond the voting‑rights count.

Positive

  • Total voting rights disclosed: 1,550,692,963 ordinary shares
  • No treasury shares reported, simplifying the denominator for shareholder notifications
  • Clear regulatory compliance with the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine transparency disclosure confirming the voting‑rights denominator for shareholder notifications.

The filing provides the exact issued ordinary share count and confirms no treasury shares, which is essential for calculating notification thresholds under UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This is a standard administrative disclosure that supports market transparency and ensures shareholders have the correct denominator for regulatory reporting. There are no governance changes, dilutive events, or capital alterations disclosed.

TL;DR: Neutral operational update—no immediate market impact expected from this disclosure alone.

The announcement is limited to the total number of voting rights (1,550,692,963) and the absence of treasury shares. For investors and market participants, this number is used only to assess notification obligations and does not alter ownership percentages or valuation metrics by itself. No earnings, transactions, or corporate actions are reported.

FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of September 2025 
 
Commission File Number: 001-11960
 
AstraZeneca PLC
 
1 Francis Crick Avenue
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge CB2 0AA
United Kingdom
 
 
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 X Form 40-F __
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes __ No X
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC
 
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
1.
Total Voting Rights
 
 
 1 September 2025
 
Transparency Directive
Voting rights and capital
 
The following notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. As at 31 August 2025 the issued share capital of AstraZeneca PLC with voting rights is 1,550,692,963 ordinary shares of US$0.25. No shares are held in Treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in AstraZeneca PLC is 1,550,692,963.
 
The above figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, AstraZeneca PLC under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
 
AstraZeneca 
AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca's innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on social media @AstraZeneca 
 
Contacts
For details on how to contact the Investor Relations Team, please click here. For Media contacts, click here.
 
 
Matthew Bowden
Company Secretary
AstraZeneca PLC
 
 
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.
 
 
AstraZeneca PLC
 
 
Date: 01 September 2025
 
 
By: /s/ Matthew Bowden
 
Name: Matthew Bowden
 
Title: Company Secretary

FAQ

What is the total number of voting rights for AstraZeneca (AZN)?

The filing states 1,550,692,963 ordinary shares carrying voting rights as at 31 August 2025.

Are any AstraZeneca shares held in treasury?

No. The document explicitly states no shares are held in treasury.

How should shareholders use the total voting rights figure?

Shareholders may use the figure as the denominator to determine whether they must notify changes in their interest under the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Does this Form 6-K disclose any financial results or transactions for AZN?

No. The document only reports total voting rights and related transparency information; it contains no earnings, transactions, or capital changes.

Where can investors find more information or contacts for AstraZeneca?

The filing references the Investor Relations and Media contacts on AstraZeneca's website for further details.