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BP PLC reports 15.7B voting rights at September 30

The voting-rights figures may help shareholders determine whether they must notify BP of an interest or a change in interest under FCA rules.

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6-K

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BP PLC reported 15,710,749,307 total voting rights as of September 30, 2026. Its issued share capital comprised 15,705,666,807 ordinary shares, excluding treasury shares, each with one vote, and 12,706,252 preference shares carrying two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held. BP held 780,646,187 ordinary shares in treasury; those shares are excluded from dividends and shareholder voting. The figures support shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Total voting rights 15,710,749,307 As of September 30, 2026
Ordinary shares issued, excluding treasury shares 15,705,666,807 shares As of September 30, 2026; each share has one vote
Ordinary shares held in treasury 780,646,187 shares As of September 30, 2026
Preference shares 12,706,252 shares As of September 30, 2026; two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held
issued share capital financial
"the issued share capital of BP comprised"
Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.
treasury shares financial
"ordinary shares held in treasury by BP"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
total voting rights regulatory
"The total number of voting rights in BP"
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"
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.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
Form 6-K
 
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
01 October, 2026
 
 
BP p.l.c.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
 
 
1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
 
Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F
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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|
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Exhibit 1.1
Total Voting Rights dated 01 October 2026
 
 
Exhibit 1.1
 
 
BP p.l.c.
Total voting rights and share capital
 
As at 30 September 2026, the issued share capital of BP p.l.c. comprised 15,705,666,807 ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) par value US$0.25 per share, each with one vote; and 12,706,252 preference shares par value £1 per share with two votes for every £5 in nominal capital held.
 
The number of ordinary shares held in treasury by BP p.l.c. is 780,646,187. These treasury shares are not taken into consideration in relation to the payment of dividends and voting at shareholder meetings.
 
The total number of voting rights in BP p.l.c. is 15,710,749,307. This information may be used by shareholders for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, BP p.l.c. under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("DGTRs"). 
 
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DGTR 5.6.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
BP p.l.c.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Dated: 01 October 2026
 
 
 
/s/ Alasdair Murray
 
 
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Alasdair Murray
 
 
Interim Company Secretary
 
 

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