BP updates total voting rights and share capital

BP p.l.c. reports an update to its share capital and voting rights following a transfer of treasury shares for employee share schemes.

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.

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 +2 more

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

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treasury shares financial

"355,880 ordinary shares ... were transferred out of treasury in connection with distributions"

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 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"

employee share schemes financial

"in connection with distributions to participants in certain of its employee share schemes."

FAQ

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What change to BP (BP) shares is disclosed in this 6-K filing?

BP transferred 355,880 ordinary shares out of treasury for employee share schemes. Following this move, the company updated its disclosed treasury share balance and total voting rights, helping investors understand current ownership and regulatory disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

How many BP (BP) shares are now held in treasury?

BP now holds 784,211,237 ordinary shares in treasury. These treasury shares represent 4.99% of BP’s total voting rights and are excluded when calculating dividends and voting at shareholder meetings, affecting how ownership percentages and disclosure thresholds are assessed.

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.

Why were BP treasury shares transferred out in April 2026?

On 10 April 2026, BP transferred 355,880 ordinary shares out of treasury in connection with distributions to participants in certain employee share schemes. This supports equity-based compensation while prompting an updated disclosure of treasury holdings and total voting rights.

Do BP treasury shares carry dividends or voting rights?

No. BP states that shares held in treasury are not considered for dividend payments or voting at shareholder meetings. Only shares not held in treasury count toward the total number of voting rights and shareholder entitlement to distributions from the company.

How can BP shareholders use the voting rights information disclosed?

Shareholders can use the stated total of 15,707,184,257 voting rights to calculate their percentage holdings. This helps determine whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, specifically DGTR 5.5.1.

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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

20 April, 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 20 April 2026

Exhibit 1.1

20 April 2026

BP p.l.c.

Total voting rights and share capital

BP p.l.c. announces that on 10 April 2026, 355,880 ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.25 each ("Shares") were transferred out of treasury in connection with distributions to participants in certain of its employee share schemes.

The number of Shares now held in treasury by BP p.l.c. is 784,211,237 representing 4.99% of total voting rights. 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 15,707,184,257. 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 5.5.1

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: 20 April 2026

/s/ Ben J. S. Mathews

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Ben J. S. Mathews

Company Secretary