BP (BP) reports 15.66B total voting rights and updated share capital
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BP p.l.c. reports its updated share capital and voting rights position as at 30 November 2025. The company had 15,652,322,669 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each with a par value of US$0.25 and carrying one vote per share, and 12,706,252 preference shares with a par value of £1 per share, carrying two votes for every £5 of nominal capital.
BP also held 833,990,325 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not carry dividend or voting rights. Taking all voting securities into account, the total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c. was 15,657,405,169. The company states that this information is intended to help shareholders assess whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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FAQ
What total voting rights does BP (BP) report as of 30 November 2025?
As of 30 November 2025, BP p.l.c. reports a total of 15,657,405,169 voting rights. This figure reflects the voting power attached to its ordinary and preference share capital, excluding treasury shares, and is the reference number for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
How many ordinary shares of BP (BP) were in issue and how many were held in treasury?
As at 30 November 2025, BP had 15,652,322,669 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each with one vote. The company also held 833,990,325 ordinary shares in treasury, which are excluded from dividend payments and voting at shareholder meetings.
What are the characteristics of BP p.l.c.'s preference shares?
BP p.l.c. had 12,706,252 preference shares in issue as at 30 November 2025. Each preference share has a par value of £1 and carries two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held, contributing to the overall total of voting rights.
Do BP p.l.c. treasury shares carry dividends or voting rights?
No. BP states that its 833,990,325 ordinary shares held in treasury are not taken into consideration for the payment of dividends or for voting at shareholder meetings. Only shares in circulation outside treasury count towards voting rights and dividend entitlement.
Why does BP publish its total voting rights and share capital information?
BP explains that this information may be used by shareholders to calculate whether they are required to notify their interest or changes in their interest in BP p.l.c. under the UK FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DGTRs). The announcement is made in accordance with DGTR 5.6.
What is the par value of BP p.l.c.'s ordinary shares?
Each ordinary share of BP p.l.c. has a par value of US$0.25 and carries one vote. This par value is a nominal amount used for share capital accounting rather than an indicator of market price.