BP (NYSE: BP) updates voting rights after treasury share transfer
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BP p.l.c. reports an update to its share capital and voting rights following a transfer of treasury shares for employee share schemes. On 10 April 2026, 355,880 ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.25 each were transferred out of treasury.
After this transfer, BP holds 784,211,237 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 4.99% of its total voting rights. Treasury shares do not carry dividend or voting rights. The total number of voting rights in BP is now 15,707,184,257, a figure shareholders may use when assessing notification thresholds under the UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Shares transferred from treasury: 355,880 shares
Par value per share: US$0.25 per share
Treasury shares held: 784,211,237 shares
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5 metrics
Shares transferred from treasury
355,880 shares
Transferred on 10 April 2026 for employee share schemes
Par value per share
US$0.25 per share
Ordinary shares used in employee share distributions
Treasury shares held
784,211,237 shares
Shares held in treasury after 10 April 2026 transfer
Treasury as % of voting rights
4.99%
Proportion of total voting rights represented by treasury shares
Total voting rights
15,707,184,257
Total voting rights in BP after treasury share transfer
Key Terms
treasury shares, total voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, DGTR 5.5.1, +1 more
5 terms
total voting rights financial
"The total number of voting rights in BP p. is 15,707,184,257."
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.
DGTR 5.5.1 regulatory
"This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DGTR 5.5.1"
FAQ
What is BP’s total number of voting rights after this update?
BP reports a total of 15,707,184,257 voting rights. This figure reflects voting rights attached to shares not held in treasury and is intended to help shareholders determine whether they must notify interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.