BP (NYSE: BP) corrects share count and total voting rights
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6-K/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BP p.l.c. filed an amended update on its total voting rights and share capital. As at 30 June 2026, issued share capital comprised 15,702,899,365 ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) with one vote each and 12,706,252 preference shares with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.
BP held 783,413,629 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. The total number of voting rights in BP was 15,707,981,865. These figures support shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares issued: 15,702,899,365 shares
Preference shares: 12,706,252 shares
Treasury shares: 783,413,629 ordinary shares
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Ordinary shares issued
15,702,899,365 shares
As at 30 June 2026, excluding treasury shares
Preference shares
12,706,252 shares
As at 30 June 2026, £1 par value
Treasury shares
783,413,629 ordinary shares
Held in treasury by BP, no votes or dividends
Total voting rights
15,707,981,865 rights
Total voting rights in BP as at 30 June 2026
Ordinary share par value
US$0.25 per share
Par value of each ordinary share
Preference share par value
£1 per share
Par value of each preference share
Key Terms
treasury shares, total voting rights, preference shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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total voting rights financial
"The total number of voting rights in BP p. is 15,707,981,865."
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("DGTRs")."
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
FAQ
What did BP (BP) change in this amended total voting rights update?
BP corrected its issued share capital figure to exclude treasury shares, confirming 15,702,899,365 ordinary shares as at 30 June 2026. The amendment states that treasury shares were mistakenly included in the original 1 July 2026 announcement, while all other figures remain unchanged.
What is the total number of voting rights in BP (BP)?
The total number of voting rights in BP was 15,707,981,865 as at 30 June 2026. This total reflects voting rights from ordinary and preference shares and excludes treasury shares, which carry no voting or dividend rights in the company.
Why is BP (BP) providing this total voting rights information?
BP states that this information may be used by shareholders to determine whether they must notify their interest, or changes in interest, under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The announcement is made in line with DGTR 5.6 requirements.